MISTER BEE EXPANDS Mister Bee Potato Chips Hoping To Add New Production Line
Reported by: Bob Aaron
Web Producer: Mamie Buoy
Reported: Jun. 20, 2012 8:59 PM EDT
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Parkersburg
, West Virginia
After going bankrupt last year, West Virginia's only potato chip plant is hoping to expand.
Under new owners, Mister Bee Potato Chips in Parkersburg is considering adding a new production line.
They resumed operations this past spring after being closed for about six months. 120,000 ounces of chips have been running off the line daily.
The company has been in business since 1951.
President Christie Mallett says most of the 30 people who lost their jobs were able to return, and more workers may be hired with the additional production line.
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