Automotive components manufacturer Astemo plans to expand its operations in Muncie, Indiana. The more than $11 million project is expected to create up to nine jobs in Delaware County.
11/08/2026
Steel manufacturer Nucor Corporation plans to expand its operations in Crawfordsville, Indiana. The $105 million project is expected to create 100 jobs in Montgomery County.
10/09/2026
Switzerland-based flavors fragrances and ingredients manufacturer Givaudan plans to establish operations in West Harrison, Indiana. The $215 million project is expected to create more than 250 jobs in Dearborn County.
09/27/2026
Amazon plans to establish manufacturing operations in Greenwood, Indiana. The more than $100 million project is expected to create 300 jobs by the end of 2028.
09/26/2026
Online fashion and lifestyle retailer SHEIN has established operations in Lebanon, Indiana. The project is expected to create more than 200 jobs.
09/13/2026
Radiopharmaceutical company RayzeBio, Inc. plans to establish operations in Whitestown, Indiana. The more than $173 million project is expected to create up to 100 jobs in Boone County.
09/02/2026
Lubricants manufacturer D-A Lubricant Co. plans to expand its operations in Lebanon, Indiana. The $17 million project is expected to create 10 jobs in Boone County.
08/29/2026
Steel products manufacturer Nucor Corporation plans to expand its operations in St. Joe, Indiana. The $59 million project is expected to create 20 jobs.
08/15/2026
Medical device technology company Boston Scientific Corporation plans to establish operations in Plainfield, Indiana. The approximately $138 million project is expected to create up to 300 jobs.
08/14/2026
Commercial plumbing fixture manufacturer Willoughby Industries plans to establish operations in Zionsville, Indiana. The $10 million project is expected to create more than 100 jobs in Boone County.
08/14/2026
Aircraft completion and maintenance provider Comlux America plans to expand its operations in Indianapolis, Indiana. The more than $22 million project is expected to create up to 375 new jobs by the end of 2030.
08/12/2026
Custom plastics compounder Qualis Engineered Plastics plans to establish operations in Evansville, Indiana. The project is expected to create more than 30 jobs.
08/05/2026
Beverage contract manufacturer Prime Beverage Group plans to establish operations in Fairland, Indiana. The project is expected to create approximately 180 jobs in Shelby County.
07/05/2026
Environmental services company Merrell Bros. plans to expand its operations in Kokomo, Indiana. The $16.5 million project is expected to create 35 jobs.
06/04/2026
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