Holland wood pellet manufacturer considers expansion to a third mill, more jobs

As home heating costs climb, a Holland wood pellet manufacturer finds itself considering a major expansion of its production facility and the addition of jobs.

According to excerpts from the story:

A Holland business that turns wood chips into fuel pellets for heating is experiencing a growth spurt. Michigan Wood Pellet Fuel is increasing production and tripling its workforce to keep up.  Trista Moore is pulling 12-hour shifts on the line at Michigan Wood Pellet Fuel. Moore spent time recently in another line - the unemployment line. Her metal polishing job shut down and no one else was hiring… This year, the company will fill two million bags of wood pellets for heating homes

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