LOGAN, Ohio (Feb. 18, 2026) — Stewart Glass LLC announced Wednesday it will invest more than $9.6 million to establish a new flat glass production facility in Logan, creating 105 high-wage manufacturing jobs and positioning Hocking County at the forefront of the nation’s growing solar industry.
The project is being developed in partnership with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development, the Ohio Department of Development, and the Hocking County Community Improvement Corporation.
The company will locate in a former glass manufacturing facility in Logan that once housed a General Electric lightbulb plant before closing in early 2023. The site will become what company officials say is the only pattern glass production facility in the Western Hemisphere — a major milestone for domestic solar manufacturing.
The announcement follows a $16.4 million loan awarded last month by USDA Rural Development to help expand and modernize the facility.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said the investment strengthens Ohio’s position in the renewable energy supply chain.
“Ohio is emerging as a solar powerhouse, ranking fifth in the nation for solar power growth,” DeWine said. “Stewart Glass’ investment in Hocking County further solidifies the state’s vital role in the global energy supply chain.”
A subsidiary of Stewart Engineers, Stewart Glass builds on decades of expertise in float glass manufacturing. Company leaders say the new facility will help reduce reliance on foreign imports while strengthening the U.S. solar supply chain.
Andrew Stewart, president and CEO of Stewart Glass, said revitalizing the historic Logan site is both a business milestone and a personal one.
“As a family with deep roots in glass manufacturing spanning generations, we are especially thrilled to bring Stewart Glass to Logan and breathe new life into this historic facility,” Stewart said. “Together, we’re creating high-quality jobs, advancing U.S. solar innovation, and building a stronger future for Southeast Ohio.”
State officials highlighted Ohio’s manufacturing workforce as a key factor in attracting the investment. J.P. Nauseef, president and CEO of JobsOhio, called the project “a pivotal development in the onshoring of solar production,” noting the state’s manufacturing strength will support the company’s growth.
The project is supported by a $400,000 JobsOhio Revitalization Grant, a $600,000 JobsOhio Grant, and a Job Creation Tax Credit from the Ohio Tax Credit Authority. The company also received assistance through the JobsOhio Talent Acquisition program to support workforce recruitment.
Regional leaders say the investment represents a long-term boost for the local economy.
Matt Abbott, president and CEO of Ohio Southeast Economic Development, said the project ensures a strong future for the Logan facility. Joy Evangelista, executive director of the Hocking County CIC, called the development transformative for the community and credited state and federal partners for helping bring the project to completion.
Members of Ohio’s congressional delegation also praised the announcement, including U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, U.S. Rep. Dave Taylor, state Sen. Shane Wilkin, and state Rep. Mark Johnson, all of whom cited the project as proof of Ohio’s continued leadership in manufacturing and energy innovation.
Construction and hiring timelines were not immediately released, but company officials say the facility will serve as a regional economic catalyst and a national strategic asset in the expanding solar energy market.
