Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the Commonwealth has secured a $6.2 million investment from metal fabrication company Baltimore Fabrication (BaltimoreFab) to expand its manufacturing operations in York County, breathing new life into a vacant building. This project will create at least 75 new, full-time jobs over the next three years while also retaining 47 current positions.
The company, which opened an initial manufacturing location in Pennsylvania at 101 Mundis Race Road in York in 2024, is now expanding to a second nearby location through the acquisition of a 35,000-square-foot building at 1 Church Road in York.
“Baltimore Fabrication’s decision to double-down on Pennsylvania and open a second manufacturing operation here is going to create more opportunity in York County – and it’s another reminder that we’re making real progress on growth and economic development,” said Governor Shapiro. “My Administration is committed to creating real opportunity across the Commonwealth — that’s why we are investing in a talented, skilled workforce, cutting red tape and eliminating permit backlogs, and creating shovel-ready sites for companies that want to move or expand in Pennsylvania. We are going to continue to make these types of strategic investments in real economic growth for Pennsylvania businesses and workers and keep our Commonwealth moving forward.”
Baltimore Fabrication received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) that includes a $250,000 Pennsylvania First Grant and a $200,000 WEDnet grant to train their workers.
“This project is boosting the region’s manufacturing industry, creating and retaining over 120 jobs, and upgrading and renovating a building which has sat vacant in the area for several years,” said DCED Secretary Rick Siger. “We’re proud to support Baltimore Fabrication and the Shapiro Administration will continue to support projects like this one that create new opportunities and revitalize communities”
Baltimore Fabrication, an affiliate of SteelFab, was founded in 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland. The company fabricates and erects steel frames for buildings, including beams, columns, trusses, decking, bracing, and other structural members. They also handle miscellaneous metal fabrications, such as staircases, railings, ornamental and decorative work, as well as other custom metal components. They offer a comprehensive turnkey service, handling the entire steel fabrication and erection process, from pre-construction to project management, installation, and safety.
“We’re incredibly excited to expand our operations into York,” said Mark Rich, President, Baltimore Fabrication. “This region’s rich manufacturing heritage and skilled workforce make it the perfect fit for our continued growth. We’re grateful for the support of Governor Shapiro and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in helping make this expansion possible.”
“We are excited for Baltimore Fabrication’s expansion of manufacturing operations, strengthening York County’s footprint as a manufacturing powerhouse,” said Kevin Schreiber, President and CEO, York County Economic Alliance. “This type of public/private partnership between Baltimore Fabrication, YCEA and DCED is in line with the state and county’s ten-year economic development strategies, creating multiple million dollars of investment and fueling the engines of prosperity to get things done.”
This project was coordinated by Governor Shapiro’s BusinessPA team, an experienced group of economic development professionals dedicated to helping businesses succeed in Pennsylvania through tailored guidance, strategic partnerships, and financial resources. Whether based in the Commonwealth, another state, or across the globe, the team moves at the speed of business to set up companies for long-term growth and success here in Pennsylvania.