JR Global building new plant in Kingston

A representative from U.S. Rep. Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., attended the ceremony. A statement from Desjarlais applauded the groundbreaking as an example of how to create jobs. "It is critical that we continue to work on fostering an environment that helps businesses like JR Global Manufacturing be successful. Without a doubt, the road to our economic recovery is going to be paved by small businesses and entrepreneurs like JR Global growing and creating jobs. I applaud them for their hard work and wish them continued success here in Kingston, Tennessee," Desjarlais said.