Indiana Galvanizing, LLC, a steel parts galvanizing manufacturer, announced plans to locate here, creating up to 60 new jobs by 2013. The company, which shares common ownership with Bob Monnig Industries, Inc and Universal Galvanizing, Inc will invest USD 3 million to purchase, renovate and equip a 97,000 square-foot facility in Middlebury.
The facility, which is slated to be operational next summer, will house the company's zinc coating operations. The company is currently hiring management, maintenance and manufacturing personnel.
Mr Dan Hasler secretary of Commerce and chief executive officer of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation said that "Indiana Galvanizing's expansion continues to add to Indiana's fervent economic momentum. Our nationally acclaimed, business-friendly climate is unmatched and makes the Hoosier State stand out as the top place to grow business."
Founded in Glasgow, Bob Monnig Industries is a third generation family owned galvanizing business that operates two facilities in Missouri, employing approximately 130 associates. Indiana Galvanizing is a new business founded by the Monnig family that serves the transportation, agriculture and energy industries through its hot-dip galvanizing operations, a process that coats steel with zinc to prevent corrosion.
Ryan Monnig plant manager of Bob Monnig said that "Elkhart County was a perfect fit for the new location. Not only did it meet the geographic requirements, but it also has the small town values and work ethic that we feel is vital to our success."
Source - The Indiana Economic Development Corporation
