Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks said: “We are excited to partner with Germanow-Simon and our other economic development partners to keep these companies in Monroe County where they’ve been manufacturing products for a century. The creation of jobs and significant investment in existing infrastructure will enhance our economic vitality and keep us moving forward on the path to prosperity.” City of Rochester Mayor Thomas S. Richards said: “It is deeply gratifying to see this substantial new investment by one of our oldest continually-owned manufacturing companies. Andy Germanow is to be commended for his ongoing commitment to Rochester, both for this new investment and for his previous investments in the GS facilities over the past ten years. We also congratulate our economic development partners who have demonstrated a great spirit of collaboration in assisting with this important project.”

NYSERDA President and CEO Francis J. Murray Jr. said: “This project demonstrates that buildings of any age can integrate effective measures to reduce energy use and cut energy costs. We applaud Germanow-Simon for thinking about energy efficiency as it plans this exciting phase of growth. This expansion project underscores Governor Cuomo’s statement that New York State is open for business and furthers his efforts to create jobs and improve the environment.”