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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Swiss-Based Stadler Expands Salt Lake City, Utah, Operations

09/15/2025
Swiss-based Stadler, a railway manufacturing and signaling company, plans to expand its operations in Salt Lake County, Utah. The $189.45 million project is expected to create 65 jobs over the next 15 years.

“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.”

To support the project the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity awarded Sadler a post-performance tax reduction. The corporate incentive is part of the state’s Economic Development Tax Increment Financing program.

“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,” noted 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 is a manufacturer of railway vehicles and a provider of railway services, specializing in a wide range of rail products including regional and high-speed trains, trams, and locomotives.

“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,” added 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.”

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