# Vanair Manufacturing expands Michigan City plant, creating 75 jobs

Vanair Manufacturing announced a $8.3 million expansion adding about 100,000 square feet to its Michigan City facility in La Porte County, Indiana, creating 75 new jobs. Completion of the building by J. Shoffner is expected in the fourth quarter of 2023.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2023-06-09
- Where: Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana, United States
- Value: $8.30M
- Jobs: 75
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: approximately 100,000 square feet added
- Products: air compressors, generators, welders, battery chargers, engine starters
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Vanair Manufacturing](https://endata.com/companies/10663.md)
- [J. Shoffner](https://endata.com/companies/10664.md) (partner)
- [J. Shoffner General Contractor](https://endata.com/companies/10777.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [vanair.com](https://vanair.com/news/vanair-manufacturing-to-expand-operations-and-create-75-new-jobs-in-la-porte-county/), 2023-06-09: "This expansion, valued at approximately $8.3 million, will not only provide increased operational capacity but also facilitate further vertical integration and the incorporation of advanced fabrication equipment."
- [insideindianabusiness.com](https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/michigan-city-manufacturer-expanding-adding-75-jobs), 2023-07-10: "The company said it will invest $8.3 million to add a 100,000-square-foot building near its headquarters on the south side of Michigan City and create 75 jobs."
- [nwindianabusiness.com](https://nwindianabusiness.com/industries/manufacturing-technology/manufacturing/vanair-plans-100000-square-foot-expansion-at-michigan-city-facility/58407/), 2023-07-10: "The $8.3 million expansion includes a new building at the air compressor manufacturing facility at 10896 W. 300 North in Michigan City."
- [areadevelopment.com](https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsitems/7-12-2023/vanair-manufacturing-michigan-city-indiana.shtml), 2023-07-12: "The $8.3 million project is expected to create 75 jobs."

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