ABM cuts ribbon

Advanced Biological Marketing (ABM) cut the ribbon Monday on Phase 1 of its two-phase facilities project as city and county officials, Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce board members and local economic development officials look on. The first phase, which cost more than $1 million, includes the purchase of several pieces of equipment, including a fermenter unit, while Phase 2 will be the construction of a new $13 million facility in Vision Park. Scott Weber, microbiology manager for ABM, said the completed project would provide increased production capacity for the company until the new facility is completed. (Dave Mosier/Van Wert independent)