Tax credits granted, jobs promised at new Springfield plant

Brad Pepper, vice president of Topre America, talks about the new $10 million facility his company plans to build in the Champion Business Park in Springfield and the Honda front end, in foreground, that they intend to build there. Bill Lackey/Staff

Credit: Bill Lackey

Credit: Bill Lackey

Brad Pepper, vice president of Topre America, talks about the new $10 million facility his company plans to build in the Champion Business Park in Springfield and the Honda front end, in foreground, that they intend to build there. Bill Lackey/Staff

The Ohio Tax Credit Authority unanimously approved today a seven-year tax credit for Topre America Corp.'s new Springfield plant.

The tax credits are expected to help the company create at least 85 new jobs and generate more than $3 million in new payroll.