COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 30, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Ohio State Director Charles Tassell announced today that Stewart Glass LLC will expand and modernize its manufacturing facility with a nearly $16.4 million loan through USDA’s Business and Industry Loan Guarantee program with its partner First Bank of the Lake.
“USDA Rural Development is proud to support the return of skilled manufacturing to Ohio” said Tassell. “Stewart Glass’ modernized facility will revitalize the hardworking community of Logan and signal a new direction for America’s energy sector.”
Stewart Glass is a leading solar manufacturer in the United States. In April, Stewart Glass announced its acquisition of a former General Electric manufacturing facility in Logan, Ohio. Using funds from the $16.4 million USDA Rural Development loan guarantee, Stewart Glass will renovate the facility and purchase equipment to begin producing high-performance solar glass. Beginning in March 2026, Stewart Glass will manufacture 150 tons of ultra-clear, fully tempered solar glass per day. The expansion and modernization of this facility will create more than 100 high-paying jobs to contribute to the economy of Hocking County, Ohio.
This investment aligns with the Trump Administration’s commitment to strengthening energy security and returning manufacturing jobs to the United States. With Stewart Glass, solar manufacturers will gain access to an American-made source of critical solar components, boosting the resilience of the U.S. energy sector and reducing reliance on foreign imports.
USDA Rural Development has five offices in Ohio – Columbus, Findlay, Hillsboro, Marietta, and Massillon. To learn more about investment resources for rural areas in Ohio, call (614) 255-2400 or visit https://www.rd.usda.gov/oh.
USDA Rural Development invests in rural America with programs to promote rural prosperity. These programs expand access to high-speed internet, electricity, and transportation infrastructure, and support economic growth, healthcare, education, housing, and other community essentials. Discover more investment details and historical data in the Rural Data Gateway and learn more about the agency at www.rd.usda.gov.
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