Hoover plant may have buyer

[massillon catholic]

N. Canton officials have confirmed that a California developer is interested in purchasing the Hoover plant. Officials will not release details of the proposed sale of give the intentions of the Developer.

[longtimefirsttime]

The last few owners treated the Hoover brand like a black sheep. Will the developer try to "develop" anything, or just try to squeeze some profit out of the land?

[DAWGH8R]

I don't believe that the Hoover Company and the land in North Canton are still affiliated.

[longtimefirsttime]

OK, I wasn't sure. That's quite a bit of land they owned. I guess what I'm trying to ask is, does this developer want the building or just the land?

[longtimefirsttime]

I think I found an answer.
http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?Category=9&ID=369503&r=16&subCategoryID=0

“I’m hopeful we’re going to bring new life to the Hoover facility,” Held said. Repace said he believes the complex will become a multiuse facility with mix of manufacturing and offices. The new owner likely will lease floor space, he said. "

[DAWGH8R]

I think I found an answer.
http://www.cantonrep.com/index.php?Category=9&ID=369503&r=16&subCategoryID=0

“I’m hopeful we’re going to bring new life to the Hoover facility,” Held said. Repace said he believes the complex will become a multiuse facility with mix of manufacturing and offices. The new owner likely will lease floor space, he said. "

Repace is the Hoover employees Union President, and has a seat on city council. HMMM.
I'll bet they at least took care of him. Jim is a good guy. Old school UNION, and VERY smart. Shared many a dinner with him.


I'd like to see the details of HIS severance package !!