Sioux Falls, S.D. - The Broin Companies announced today three additional Ohio locations as possible sites for ethanol production facilities, in addition to its previously determined plans to build a $100 million facility in Leipsic, Ohio. The Sioux Falls, S.D., based company will formally announce its plans for the Leipsic site at a press conference on Wednesday, Sept. 6. The press conference will be held in Leipsic at 3 p.m. in the Fogle Center. A public information meeting will follow the press conference from 5-7 p.m.

Two of the three potential Ohio locations have been identified, while the third additional site will be announced at a later date. The Broin Companies will explore potential locations near Marion, Ohio and Fostoria, Ohio during the next several months.

"The Broin Companies have a very diligent, thorough business model they follow when determining the feasibility of building ethanol facilities on potential sites," Bob Berens, Broin Companies Director of Site Development said. "We have not committed to building on any location other than Leipsic at this time. However, the potential exists to develop and construct additional ethanol facilities in Ohio and the locations we have targeted have met the preliminary screening we apply to our business model. We are excited about the potential that Marion and Fostoria offer, but will only pursue the option if the fit is perfect for Broin Companies and the communities involved."