Governor Doyle Announces Marten Transport Services, Ltd. Expansion

For Immediate Release: February 25, 2009
Contact: Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661

Project to create 30 jobs

MADISON - Governor Jim Doyle today announced that Marten Transport Services, Ltd., in Mondovi, Buffalo County, will receive $150,000 in Enterprise Development Zone tax credits for an expansion project.

"One of my top priorities is to help move industries, companies, and communities forward and create well-paying jobs for our citizens," Governor Doyle said. "I'm pleased that Marten Transport Services, Ltd. has chosen to expand in order to meet anticipated market opportunities and improve efficiencies."

Marten Transport Services, Ltd., founded in 1946, is a long-haul truckload carrier of agricultural commodities. The company is constructing and equipping a 43,500-sq.-ft. trailer shop and maintenance building in the Mondovi Industrial Park. Total project cost is $3.55 million. The project is expected to create 30 jobs.

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