Sept. 9, 2004: Former International
Paper Plant Sale Announced, New Owner Targets Job Growth
OSWEGO, NY— EJ Spirtas
Group of St. Louis, MO will acquire the former International Paper
facility located on Mitchell St. in Oswego. The lake-front purchase
includes 55 acres of property with 164,000 square feet of warehouse
space with rail and truck docks, a 16,000-square foot office building,
and a 450,000-square foot, two-story manufacturing facility.
“The property is fully equipped with
the necessary infrastructure to set up heavy manufacturing, while
it is also adaptable to assembly and warehousing if needed,”
said Eric Spirtas, president of EJ Spirtas Group. “EJ Spirtas
Group fully intends to take the steps that will entice locally-needed
jobs. We will continue to work with local state and federal agencies
and officials to enhance the site in order to attract local, regional
and national users of this type of property.”
“We are excited and encouraged that
EJ Spirtas Group has decided to purchase and market this important
property in Oswego,” said City of Oswego Mayor John Gosek.
“I am confident that with Eric Spirtas’ expertise in
management and redevelopment, the plant will be up and running very
soon.”
“Since the plant closed, Operation
Oswego County has partnered with the City of Oswego Community Development
Office to aggressively market the property,” said L. Michael
Treadwell, CEcD, executive director of Operation Oswego County (OOC).
“We are fortunate that EJ Spirtas Group realized the tremendous
potential of this plant and has committed its resources to redevelop
the property and create new jobs.”
“This is a great opportunity for Oswego
County to continue the growth of its manufacturing base. We look
forward to working with EJ Spirtas Group as an active community
and business partner,” said Russ Johnson, Chairman of the
Oswego County Legislature.
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