The Andersons, Inc. of Ohio has begun preliminary site work for an ethanol plant located in Greenville, Ohio.

According to a press release, The Andersons closed the purchase of property located in an industrial park in this Southwestern Ohio community. Additionally, the company has received a draft air permit from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

The 110 million gallon per year plant would be the first plant in Ohio and could be operational as soon as the first quarter of 2008.
of up to 40 employees. The project is subject to approval by The Andersons Board of Directors.