Trailstar International, a manufacturer of custom aluminum dump trailers, recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate its new facility in Alliance OH.

The expansion is a $9.3 million investment, the company said, adding 85,000 square feet with a new office, shop and showroom at its existing location in Smith Township. The project is expected to create 50 jobs and retain 48 existing positions.

Trailstar anticipates a ribbon-cutting celebration event to follow the completion of the facility in Spring 2020.