NEW BUSINESS: JACKSON RAPCO EXPANDS

Rapco International, 3581 Larch Laine, Jackson, will expand its manufacturing facility.

A new 100,000-square-foot addition will house the sales, purchasing and accounting departments.

Space vacated by these departments in the existing facility will be used to expand Rapco's manufacturing capabilities and warehouse capacity.

"This new addition will allow us to increase our work force and create space for new equipment and manufacturing systems this year," a Rapco representative said.

The new, two-level addition, constructed by Atlas Building Systems, is expected to be completed by July.

"We're taking applications for employment now," the representative said Shallow. "This will enable us to have trained personnel in place by July.

Rapco manufactures audio and video cables and related products for professional touring companies and music retail outlets. The company supplies products to major recording artists.