Heat-transfer products manufacturer
the Fulton Cos. has received a $221,000 grant from utility company National
Grid for infrastructure improvements.
The money will go toward an
112,000-square-foot expansion and a $13.9 million capital expansion, Fulton
officials said.
“We are
grateful for National Grid’s support,” said Kevin LaMontagne, Fulton’s chief
financial officer. “Fulton is dedicated to central New York. Our commitment to
superior customer service, quality on-site product construction, and
globalization of sales has resulted in our strong and continued presence in
this region. The grant from National Grid allows us to begin to expand our
facilities - this means more business, more customers, and more jobs. We plan
to add approximately 50 new jobs in our Pulaski (N.Y.) office over the next
five years.”
Nation Grid regional
executive Melanie Littlejohn said the utility company was equally excited about
the expansion.
“As longtime
business partners, National Grid and Fulton have jointly identified job growth
in Central New York as a critical issue to address,” said Melanie Littlejohn, National
Grid regional executive of Central New York. “National Grid is pleased to
provide these funds to help Fulton realize its growth, provide jobs, and
sustain the economy. Not only will the community of Pulaski benefit, but so too
will the entire region as National Grid continues to make investments in
economic development programs to help attract more businesses, residents, and
visitors to our area.”
State
Assembly member William A. Barclay said the expansion was wonderful news for
his district.
“This will
not only add jobs to our region but will ensure hundreds of jobs will stay here
with this reinvestment,” he said. “I’m pleased Fulton Cos. have received the
support from National Grid to help create jobs. The leaders at Fulton Cos. have
shown their dedication to this region once again with this expansion.”
