22 • The Beacon March 13 , 2025
JonesZylon Company announces expansion investment
The JonesZylon Company LLC , in collaboration with JobsOhio , Ohio Southeast Economic Development and the Coshocton County Port Authority , announced it is investing $ 200,000 in its West Lafayette facility in Coshocton County .
JonesZylon is a designer and wholesale / distributor of food serving trays , dinnerware and carts for the corrections , health care and long-term care industries . The company was part of Jones Metal until 2014 when it was purchased by its current owners Rob and Tracey Zachrich .
“ We are coming alongside hospitals and rehab facilities by providing innovative meal-delivery solutions to enable their staff to spend more time with patients
The 2025 U . S . Cheese Contest results were announced , and once again
while delivering high-quality meals ,” said Tracey Zachrich , CEO of the JonesZylon Company . “ The support from JobsOhio is helping us get our new innovations to market faster than we otherwise could have .”
The JonesZylon Company is investing in new tooling for meal trays that would hold a greater volume of food to be used in various markets and enhance their current product offerings .
“ JonesZylon seized an opportunity to evolve their product offerings and increase their market share ,” said Tiffany Swigert , executive director of the Coshocton County Port Authority . “ This family-owned employer has been a staple in Coshocton County for years , and we ’ re thrilled to
Pearl Valley Cheese is among the best in the country . A gold medal in
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Tracey Zachrich , CEO of the JonesZylon Company , announced the company is investing $ 200,000 in its West Lafayette facility in Coshocton County .
support their expansion and continued investment in our community .”
the Swiss Cheese category and silver medals in both the Baby Swiss and
Smoked Hard Cheeses categories are the awards received this year .
In last year ’ s World Cheese Contest , the company received gold and silver medals in the Swiss Cheese category . This year ’ s U . S . contest attracted more than 2,400 entries from 31 states in more than 100 categories .
“ For dairy manufacturers and processors across the country , success at this competition is the pinnacle of excellence ,” said John Umhoefer , executive director of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association , which hosts the contest .
Dozens of judges from across the country are tasting , slicing and poking a variety of cheese .
“ You can ’ t take one element and remove it from the equation ,” said Eric Meredith , judge . “ Looking at rind development , smell ,
This investment is supported by a $ 50,000 JobsOhio Small Business Grant . The JobsOhio
taste , flavor , aroma , texture — it ’ s all-encompassing .”
Pearl Valley Cheese , located in the northeast corner of Coshocton County , is owned and operated by
the fourth generation of the Stalder family . Originally founded by Swiss immigrants Ernest and Gertrude Stalder in 1928 , the company is now owned and operated by the fourth generation of the family in the same location . President Chuck Ellis credits the 30-plus dairy farmers that supply the milk and
Small Business Grant provides grants to support the growth of small businesses that face unique challenges because they are either located in a qualifying ZIP code or are owned by an eligible population including minorities , women , veterans and people with disabilities . To qualify , the company must have an eligible project and meet business-size and industry requirements .
“ JonesZylon continues to grow its niche market , and this investment will strengthen the company ’ s position in the markets it serves ,” OhioSE Vice President Katy Farber said . “ We are thrilled to have partnered with JobsOhio to support the growth of this dynamic company .”
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“ When everyone is pulling together in the same direction , good things like topquality awards in national and international contests happen .”
Chuck Ellis , Pearl Valley Cheese President
50-plus employees for the success of the company . “ We have tried to develop a team spirit of cooperation and accountability within the company , alongside a daily commitment to excellence and a culture of food safety ,” Ellis said . “ When everyone is pulling together in the same direction , good things like top-quality awards in national and international contests happen . In our case we have been one of the top award winners now for several years . Be assured we will be working toward more honors like this in future contests .”
Pearl Valley Cheese products are distributed in the eastern half of the country from Florida to New England . Locals can visit the retail store and sample cheeses before making a buying decision . A fundraising program for nonprofit organizations has been growing annually , especially among agriculturerelated groups like FFA and 4-H groups .
For more information on Pearl Valley Cheese , visit www . pearlvalleycheese . com .