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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Germany-Based Becker Mining Systems Plans Mount Vernon, Ohio, Manufacturing Operations

10/18/2025
Germany-based Becker Mining Systems, a supplier of energy, automation, and infrastructure technology for the mining sector, plans to establish operations in Mount Vernon, Ohio. The $4.25 million project is expected to create 40 jobs in Knox County.

The investment will include the repurpose of the former Siemens and Rolls-Royce campus at Heartland Commerce Park which will serve as the company's strategic hub for the production of critical components used in underground mining systems, including powered roof supports and complementary ecosystem products.

“This investment represents a long-term commitment to American manufacturing and the communities that make it possible,” said Greg Sanders, President and Chief Executive Officer of Becker Mining America. “Mount Vernon offers the right combination of location, workforce and industrial capability. We are excited to get to work.”

Becker Mining Systems provides complete energy, automation, communication, transportation, and infrastructure solutions for the mining industry. The company’s product portfolio includes electrical systems, automation, and the Smartflow® digital twin software that enhances efficiency, safety, and environmental protection.

“We welcome Becker Mining’s first investment in Ohio, a testament to the confidence international companies have in our state as a platform for strategic growth,” noted JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. “Mount Vernon is proof that when global innovators look to expand, Ohio offers the talent, infrastructure and business climate to help them succeed.”

“When a company puts down roots in a place, it is making a statement about what it sees in that community,” added Matt McCollister, interim president of One Columbus. “Becker’s decision to invest here sends a clear message that Mount Vernon is ready for manufacturing growth, and we are proud to help make that happen.”

“The site Becker is moving into has nearly 200 years of deep industrial roots,” said Sam Filkins, President of the Knox County Area Development Foundation and Land Bank. “Since acquiring the site, the Knox County Land Bank has been intentional about redeveloping it to ensure it continues to drive manufacturing growth and regional benefits. Knox County is well-positioned for this development because of our highly skilled workforce and the community’s strong commitment to supporting industry. Becker’s arrival is a perfect fit. It builds on the park’s long legacy of production and continues our region’s tradition of industrial excellence.”

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