Wilson Electronics to Expand its St. George Headquarters.

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St. George--WILSON ELECTRONICS plans to expand its existing facility in Washington County and has signed a tax incentive agreement with the Governor's Office of Economic Development.

Wilson Electronics expects to add 75 to 150 new professional and production positions over the next five years; these positions will pay on average 125 percent of the average wage in Washington County, with each position including benefits. New state wages over the five-year life of the agreement are expected to be approximately $22.4 million. The expansion is also expected to lead to an estimated capital investment of $2.7 million. Over the five-year period, the expansion is estimated to generate new state taxes of $1.7 million.

"Wilson Electronics has a long history as a job creator in Washington County," says Robert Van Buskirk, Wilson Electronics' president and CEO. "We're very pleased that the company is able to contribute to the local economy by creating...