(AP) -- Hino Motors Manufacturing USA. Inc. plans to expand the work force at its Williamstown plant and increase production.

The plant's General Manager, Joe Chronley, says the company is hiring 30 people. The plant currently employs about 80 workers.

Chronley says the additional workers are expected to allow the plant to increase production by 20 trucks a week.

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