en.Wedoany.com Reported - U.S. personal care products company Combe Incorporated has officially announced a $30 million investment to expand and retain its manufacturing operations in Rantoul, Illinois. This investment is a direct result of the company's decision to relocate its manufacturing operations from California to Illinois.

As the owner of the well-known brands Just For Men and Vagisil, Combe expects the implementation of this project to create approximately 20 new jobs and retain over 100 existing positions.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker commented on the investment, stating, "Combe has called Illinois home for more than half a century, and its long-term commitment speaks to why Illinois' reputation as a manufacturing powerhouse continues to grow."

According to The News-Gazette, the Rantoul Village Board, at Combe's request, has proposed extending its Enterprise Zone property tax abatement program from the standard five years to ten years. If approved, this incentive would begin with the 2026 tax year and provide a full property tax exemption throughout the ten-year period. The board plans to vote on the proposal at its May 12 meeting.

Under the terms of the proposed agreement, the project would also be eligible for a state sales tax exemption on qualifying building materials. Additionally, the State of Illinois plans to support this investment through a $5 million grant.

Headquartered in White Plains, New York, Combe opened its primary manufacturing facility in Rantoul in 1974, as the company was expanding its major global brands for the personal care market. The facility remains a critical hub in Combe's global supply chain.

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