A Northampton County company received a low-interest Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority loan to expand operations and create new jobs.

D. Gillette Industrial Services Inc., through Lehigh Valley Economic Investment Corporation, was approved for a 10-year, $380,000 loan at a 2.5% fixed rate to acquire a 26,227-square-foot industrial multi-building warehouse and office facility in Forks Township.

DGI is a manufacturing company specializing in the design, fabrication, repair, and supply of assembly parts and equipment for the lifecycle sustainment of military customer assets.

Due to significant growth over the past few years, DGI has outgrown its current 9,000-square-foot facility and relocating to the new project facility will allow the company to increase its production capacity and keep up with demand.

The project site sits on two adjacent lots, totaling just over 3 acres.

The adjacent lot will allow for additional expansion in the future as the company continues to take on larger contracts.

The company plans to expand its workforce adding six new full-time jobs over the next three years, and the total project cost is just over $1 million.

“PIDA loans are a critical tool that companies can use when they need help growing and expanding their operations,” said Gov. Tom Wolf. “The two projects approved today will create dozens of new jobs, streamline business operations, and increase space and bandwidth to keep up with growing demand for services and products.”

In 2021, PIDA has approved $32,568,110 in low-interest loans that have resulted in $82,642,973 in private investment and supported 1,251 created and retained full-time jobs.