Congressman Paul Tonko will visit the new Beech-Nut plant on Tuesday, August 24th, the second stop in his tour of local businesses to highlight the House of Representatives’ agenda to boost manufacturing in America.

Congressman Tonko will be getting his first tour of the new manufacturing facility, which is in the Town of Florida Industrial Park.

Media are invited along for the tour. Please note: Participating media will need to wear appropriate attire: No canvas or open toed shoes and no jewelry.

What: Congressman Tonko tours new Beech-Nut plant, discusses House agenda to boost manufacturing

Who: Congressman Paul Tonko, Jim Schneider, President and CEO of Beech-Nut Nutrition Corporation, other company officials and employees

When: Tuesday, August 24, 12:30pm

Where: Beech-Nut infant food production facility, Town of Florida Industrial Park, 100 Hero Drive (off Route 5S), Town of Florida.

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