California-based company will bring STEM-based jobs to Freeport

FREEPORT, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Walton County is thought for tourism, however a brand new kind of enterprise is transferring to Freeport.

American Steel Bearing Firm, a protection contractor, will transfer its headquarters from California to Freeport.

The corporate’s CEO, Michael Litton, mentioned the enterprise has needed to develop its presence for years.

Nevertheless, excessive prices, coupled with supply-chain points, haven’t helped.

“There are specific impacts which are occurring within the state that we’re in,” Litton mentioned. “It comes right down to taxation, the location of our prospects, the flexibility to develop the place we’re at in California. We’re sitting on a small two-acre plot, so we will’t develop.”

Increasing throughout the nation in Freeport, although, will present extra alternatives not just for the corporate but in addition for the town.

“We all know that with the expansion we’re experiencing with the Metropolis of Freeport, with any such firm transferring right here, it simply opens up numerous doorways for our space,” Metropolis Supervisor Charlie Simmons mentioned.

Simmons mentioned exposing a STEM-based business to college students can even assist.

“We’ve all been accustomed to tourism right here in Walton County, and this brings a special aspect of jobs, engineering, physics, only a totally different entire aspect that we might begin sustaining a few of our children who go to high school.”

Whereas the corporate is small, Litton mentioned it presents rather a lot to its staff.

“We attempt to pay the best wages we will,” Litton mentioned. “We wish to get the highest individuals working.”

Workers even have the chance to climb by the ranks.

“We’ve had individuals who have superior in our firm,” Litton mentioned. “They began out being a janitor and now they’re a few of our prime machinists.”

Affordability, scenic views, and a straightforward commute are issues Litton is selling, too.

The corporate is anticipated to open its Freeport location within the subsequent 1.5 years.

Some staff on the California location will transfer to Freeport, whereas others will keep.

Litton mentioned they’re trying to rent 15 staff.

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