California-based packaging containers and trays manufacturers Plastic Package will invest about $1.37m to locate its manufacturing operations in Indiana.
The expansion which will include equipping a 20,000 ft2 facility in La Porte will create close to 19 new jobs by the year 2016.
The company is moving to the new location to support its growth strategy as well as enabling capacity growth.
Indiana secretary of commerce Victor Smith said: "Companies like Plastic Package recognize that Indiana is a state that works. What makes Indiana unique is the abundance of advantages companies find here. From our low taxes and pro-growth polices to our expanding infrastructure and talented workforce, Indiana offers an environment that lets businesses reach the next level in their strategic plans."
Currently, the company employs more than 85 associates in California. It plans to begin hiring in Indiana for production and supervisory positions this month.
Speaking about the strategic move, president and chief executive officer of Plastic Package Mike Miller said: "Indiana was an easy choice for Plastic Package and, quite frankly, the city of La Porte was even easier. With the assistance of the Greater La Porte Economic Corporation, we were able to quickly decide that La Porte was the place we wanted to be.
"Strategically, it will put Plastic Package, Inc. in the position to grow and service businesses in several targeted regions of the Midwest and Northwest. We are extremely excited about the opportunity to be a part of a community that embraces new business."
Established in 1976, the company serves manufacturers and co-packagers of baked and frozen bakery goods, food, confections, cosmetic items and electronic components, as well as packagers for school nutrition programs.
The company was also given $100,000 in conditional tax credits owing to its job creation plans by the Indiana economic development corporation.
