Mane is located off of Fujitec Drive on Mane Way in the southern part of Lebanon. The company began moving to Lebanon in 2007 and began the second phase of its construction in 2009.
Mane is in the process of constructing a multi-building North American headquarters in Lebanon, including a 100,00-square-foot production facility and 40,000 square-foot officer and research building. The project, estimated to cost more than $17 million, is expected to create 30 jobs and retain 65 positions according to state officials.
By accepting the credit, Mane is required to maintain operations in Lebanon for at least 10 years.
Officials from Mane did not return requests for comment.
The state of Ohio gave Job Creation Tax Credits to 16 businesses throughout the state. Among those also awarded were Springboro-based Concept Imaging Group, which received an estimated $3,762 in tax credits for job creation. Cincinnati-based Proctor and Gamble Company, which received $4,726,185 in tax credits for job creation and retention. P&G has a satellite office in neighboring Mason.
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