This week, Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, and JobsOhio President J.P. Nauseef announced that First Quality Tissue will invest $984 million for a new towel and tissue production facility in Defiance.

The investment, according to state leaders, is the largest singular investment and job creation project in the county’s history, creating more than 400 jobs and $22.5 million in annual payroll by 2032. 2/24/2025