The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity recently awarded Stadler a post-performance tax reduction for its expansion in Salt Lake County. The corporate incentive is part of the state’s Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (EDTIF) program. As part of the agreement, Stadler projects to add 65 new, high-paying jobs and invest $189,450,000 in Utah during the next 15 years.
“Railway manufacturing drives high-quality job creation, strengthens Utah’s advanced manufacturing sector, and positions the state as a hub for innovation and next-generation transportation,” said Jefferson Moss, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. “Stadler’s growth highlights how global companies are drawn to Utah’s pro-business environment and innovative spirit. Investments like this create lasting value — for our economy and for Utahns through skilled careers and stronger communities.”
Stadler, a Swiss-based global leader in railway manufacturing, service, and signalling technology, operates eight production and six engineering locations as well as over 80 service locations, employing over 15,200 people from 75 countries. Its U.S. headquarters and primary U.S. manufacturing facility are in Salt Lake City, where the company builds a wide range of rail vehicles for the North American market, including light rail, metro, diesel-electric, and hydrogen- and battery-powered trains. Stadler US has been contracted to deliver on high-profile projects such as light rail vehicles for Utah Transit Authority’s TRAX system, metro trains for Atlanta’s MARTA, and America’s first hydrogen-powered trains for California.
“Since we opened our Salt Lake City facility in 2019, we’ve secured critical contracts, created hundreds of high-skilled jobs, and firmly established Utah as a center of excellence in rail manufacturing,” said Martin Ritter, CEO of Stadler North America. “Thanks to the support of the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, we are expanding our plant to boost production capacity and further invest in the training and expertise of our local workforce — strengthening both Stadler’s U.S. operations and the economic future of Utah.”
“Stadler Rail is laying tracks for innovation right here in Salt Lake City, where they are building electric and hydrogen rail systems that ship across the country,” said Ryan Starks, executive director of EDCUtah. “Its products and commitment to workforce training are moving the rail industry full steam ahead, and Utah’s advanced manufacturing industry continues to be a catalyst for innovation and growth.”
“Stadler Rail’s expansion is a clear example of human-centered economic development in action — innovation that leads to good jobs and sustainable growth for Salt Lakers,” said Colin Gibbs, director of business development for the Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development. “This project strengthens our local workforce and ensures opportunity is created here at home. Salt Lake City is proud to support investments that double down on our people while fueling the next chapter of economic growth.”