# Blackmer expands Grand Rapids pump plant with 56,000 sq ft building, 50+ jobs

Blackmer, part of Dover's PSG, started a construction and renovation project at its Grand Rapids, Michigan headquarters adding 56,000 square feet of manufacturing, R&D and training space. The project is due for completion in June 2023 and will create more than 50 jobs.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2021-11-17
- Where: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
- Jobs: 50
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 56,000 square feet of new manufacturing, office, R&D and training space
- Products: specialty pumps, reciprocating compressors
- Sectors: [Pumps and Valves](https://endata.com/sectors/pumps-valves.md)

## Companies

- [Blackmer](https://endata.com/companies/1400.md)
- [Dover Corp.](https://endata.com/companies/1031.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blackmer-increasing-manufacturing-footprint--production-capabilities-with-renovation-project-301427121.html), 2021-11-17: "When fully completed in June 2023, the project will result in the creation of 56,000 square feet of new manufacturing, office, R&D, and training space that will create more than 50 new jobs"
- [investors.dovercorporation.com](https://investors.dovercorporation.com/news-releases/news-release-details/blackmer-increasing-manufacturing-footprint-production), 2021-11-17: "The new 56,000 square foot structure will deliver many benefits for Blackmer, our customers, and the community."

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