# Van-Am expands into aerospace with $1.65M investment in St. Joseph

Van-Am is expanding its St. Joseph, Missouri facility into the aerospace and defense industries, investing $1.5 million in new machinery and $150,000 in facility upgrades. The expansion will create at least 17 new jobs.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-03-19
- Where: St. Joseph, Missouri, United States
- Value: $1.65M
- Jobs: 17
- Status: announced
- Products: metal fabrication for defense and aerospace, MK-41 weapon system components
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md), [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Van-Am](https://endata.com/companies/90950.md)

## Sources

- [kq2.com](https://www.kq2.com/news/local-news/2026/03/19/van-am-expands-into-aerospace-field-creating-more-jobs-in-st-joseph/), 2026-03-19: "We're thrilled to see Van-Am expand its defense and aerospace operations here."

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