Worksport Ltd. of West Seneca to expand and create 280 new jobs

Worksport Ltd. will invest $6 million and expand its state-of-the-art facility in West Seneca, creating 280 new jobs over the next five years, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday.

The company, which makes tonneau covers and solar power systems for pickup trucks, currently produces about 50 covers per day, but the addition of new manufacturing lines will allow the company to produce up to 900 covers per day .

“New York State provides the skilled workers and essential resources small businesses need to grow and thrive,” said Governor Hochul. “Worksport started with just a handful of people and a great idea; just a few years later, it will take hundreds of workers to meet the growing demand for its products. We are proud that Worksport has chosen to invest in the state of New York, fostering innovation and green technologies, and taking excellent advantage of our high-quality manufacturing workforce.

Worksport Ltd. will invest approximately $6 million in new automation tools, including cutting, bending, extruding and milling machines, which will increase production speed, quality and revenue.

“Worksport’s growth rate has exceeded our most optimistic expectations,” said Steven Rossi, Chief Executive Officer of Worksport.