Oct 12, 2020 | Jackson County News & Info
Cummins Inc. has announced plans to invest more than $25 million at its Seymour Engine Plant over the next several years, a move that is expected to create and retain more than 150 jobs over the next decade.
The announcement was made today acknowledging the support of the Indiana Economic Development Corp., city of Seymour and Duke Energy.
“After our significant investments into our manufacturing and tech center infrastructure over the last 10 years, our latest expansion decision will once again expand our ability to serve global markets and bring new products and technology from our high-horsepower engine hub in Seymour,” said Norbert Nusterer, president of Cummins’ Power Systems business segment.
The investment in upgrading existing plant infrastructure at SEP, which is Cummins’ global high-horsepower headquarters, will bring in new manufacturing capabilities, including assembly, machining and block lines, as well as testing equipment.
This investment will improve and refine the plant’s capabilities to prepare for the addition of a new engine platform that will be launched for global customers in 2024.
“This is exciting for our employees,” said Darren Wildman, Americas operations leader of Cummins’ Power Systems business segment. “These investments ultimately mean we are going to bring to market the next generation of high-horsepower engines. A new engine platform allows us to tap even deeper into our exceptional technological, engineering and manufacturing expertise to create a game-changing product to serve more customers and expand into new markets.”
Over the past 10 years, Cummins has invested more than $350 million at its high-horsepower operations in Seymour, including a significant renovation of the plant and the addition of a cutting-edge technical center, bringing together key capabilities to enhance technological and product development. The investment has nearly doubled the employment at its Seymour operations, which now has 1,100 employees.
The IEDC offered Cummins Inc. up to $550,000 in conditional tax credits and up to $100,000 in training grants based on the company’s plans to create up to 87 new jobs by the end of 2028. These tax credits are performance-based, meaning the company is eligible to claim incentives once Hoosiers are hired.
“The decision by Cummins to again invest in Seymour is tremendous news,” Seymour Mayor Matt Nicholson said. “We believe our commitment to create and maintain a business-friendly environment, when combined with the workforce they are able to attract from throughout south central Indiana, are reasons Cummins continues to invest in Seymour. Not only does this project create new jobs, but it also will retain workers, which is a win-win for everyone.”
Duke Energy Indiana President Stan Pinegar said Cummins’ investment in Seymour will have an impact beyond the company.
“It’s an investment in the community and state,” he said. “We were glad to do our part to provide incentives to help offset their energy costs.”
SEP produces natural gas and diesel engines ranging in size from 15L to 95L. These engines support power generation, rail, marine, mining, agricultural, oil and gas, industrial and military applications.
http://www.tribtown.com/2020/10/12/cummins-announces-job-creation-additional-investment-at-seymour-engine-plant/
Oct 7, 2020 | Jackson County News & Info
During the 3rd quarter of 2020, the Town of Crothersville and Myers Sod Farm were honored by the State of Indiana.
Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) announced in August that 24 rural Hoosier communities will receive more than $15.3 million in federal grant funding to improve water infrastructure.
Among the communities receiving funding was the Town of Crothersville which was awarded $700,000 for water and sewer improvements. The Crothersville project will build a new wet weather overflow main, install an in-line hydrodynamic storm water separator, construct a duplex wet weather pumping station and force main, modify existing plant surge basins with concrete wall cores, and many other key improvements.
“By investing in our state’s water infrastructure, we are laying the foundation for regional growth and prosperity,” said Lt. Gov. Crouch. “These grants are supporting projects that are crucial to rural communities’ continued economic development and improving the quality of life for its residents.”
“The leadership of these grant recipients embodies strategic planning, hard work and dedication to improving their communities,” said Matt Crouch, Interim Executive Director of OCRA. “Proper planning is necessary to ensure Hoosier’s quality of life can grow as we are coping through a pandemic.”
Also in August, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and Red Gold announced the winners of the Red Gold Stewardship award, and Myers Sod Farm of Seymour was awarded 1st place. This presentation, now in its 12th year, is a partnership between Red Gold and the Indiana Dept. of Ag, and is presented to Red Gold growers who value improving soil health and water quality on their operations.
Adam Myers, of Myers Sod Farm, started with an idea and, over the course of 8 years, has grown that idea into a successful business. On their farm, they grow a variety of crops from traditional row crops to tomatoes and sod. They value their land and have implemented several successful conservation practices including grassed waterways, vegetative field borders, water sediment, and control basins.
“Practicing conservation is important on our farm,” said Myers. “We feel that if we take care of the land, it will take care of us.”
Oct 7, 2020 | Jackson County News & Info
Industries continue to invest in Jackson County –
New investment by Cummins Seymour Engine Plant, Fostech, and Silgan Plastics, plus a planned expansion by Thormax has pushed “promised investment” for 2020 to over $60 million.
After earlier investment this year of $11.3 million, Cummins plans to invest an additional $575,000 as part of a new project.
Fostech also increased its earlier projected investment of $1,075,000 by an additional $2 million.
Additionally, Silgan continued its recent growth announcing new investment of nearly $3 million in new equipment, which is expected to add 4 new jobs to its current workforce of 208.
Thormax plans to construct a 20,000 square foot building with a projected cost of $500,000, with 8 new jobs expected as a result.
Source: Jackson County Industrial Development, 3rd quarter 2020
Oct 7, 2020 | Jackson County News & Info
The new 60,000 square foot “spec” building at Seymour’s East Side Industrial Park is ready for occupancy!
The facility was constructed by TDAK and is located on 8.4 acres of property in the industrial park.
It features 3 truck docks and eave height of 32 feet.
The building can be expanded and is available for lease or sale.
Sep 24, 2019 | Jackson County News & Info
2019 marks the 35th anniversary of Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation (JCIDC).
Established in 1984, JCIDC has, for 3 1/2 decades, worked to raise the local standard of living and improve the area tax base by attracting quality employers and assisting with the expansion and competitiveness of local industries.
JCIDC is led by Jim Plump who was the first, and only, executive director of the organization.
The organization celebrated the milestone with a reception featuring Crothersville native, Scott McKain, an internationally known distinction expert, bestselling author and iconic keynote speaker.
The celebration was held at The Pines Evergreen Room on Sept. 24th, 2019.
Guests received a signed copy of McKain’s latest book ICONIC.
Aug 2, 2019 | Jackson County News & Info
Jackson County, Indiana is part of the EcO Network of Southeast Indiana which has been designated the state’s second “21st Century Talent Region”, a statewide designation awarded to Indiana communities focused on working collaboratively to attract, develop and connect talent.
On August 2nd, Indiana Secretary of Career Connections and Talent Blair Milo, and Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) President Elaine Bedel joined southeast Indiana officials to make the announcement.
“The EcO Network Partner Partner Communities have been working diligently to cultivate the collaborative partnerships necessary for regional development and growth in southeast Indiana,” said Secretary Milo. “Their collective leadership has been inspirational and will be key to helping grow the population, increase educational attainment, and raise household income for the region.”
By taking a comprehensive, systems approach, participating regions will identify strategic priorities and projects aimed at helping its communities create a better quality of place, develop and skill up its workforce, and connect talented Hoosiers with businesses seeking to fill high-demand, high-wage jobs.
“Ensuring a sustainable pipeline of talent to support our region’s critical industry sectors requires a systems approach to cross-sector collaboration that links the learning system with economic opportunity in the places we call home in southeast Indiana,” said Kathy Oren, executive director of Community Education Coalition.
