New $270M, state-of-the-art facility in Topeka to produce M&M’S® and SNICKERS®.
The expansion is expected to generate $4.7 million in new private investment and add 42 new jobs.
Upgrade will support production of the all-new 2.7-liter EcoBoost(R) engine for the 2015 F-150.
Oil- and gas-rich areas in, near Great Plains contained many of the fastest-growing areas in the U.S. last year, according to U.S. Census Bureau.
Company begins making Bit-O-Honey brand at West Seventh factory
American Chemistry Council reports the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) grew 0.3% in Feb. following flat growth in Jan.
The 225,000 sq.-ft. Lafayette facility, the company’s first final assembly plant in Indiana, will assemble the new LEAP engine from CFM International.
Investment is for equipment purchases and facility upgrades. The company is currently pursuing options for a new building in the area.
Publisher of custom educational materials expansion is expected to generate $1M in capital investment.
The 23,500 sq.-ft. facility combines research and development teams from three former Chicago-area locations.
