Major Facility Expansion at Spartan Emergency Response in South Dakota
REV Group announced a $20 million investment to expand the Spartan Emergency Response facility in Brandon, South Dakota, increasing fire apparatus production capacity by 40%.
The expansion will nearly double the manufacturing footprint with an additional 56,000 square feet, enhancing capabilities in painting and fabrication.
The project is expected to add 50 new jobs and boost local tax contributions, reflecting a strategic focus on U.S. manufacturing resilience.
Full operational capacity of the expanded facility is projected to be phased in by 2027, supporting increased custom and S180 vehicle production.
This expansion underscores REV Group's commitment to supporting first responders with high-quality, mission-ready vehicles.
Management emphasized that the investment aims to reduce delivery times and improve throughput, strengthening their competitive position.
Expansion of Medical CMO Capabilities with New Indianapolis Facility
Kimball Electronics is opening a new 300,000 square foot medical facility in Indianapolis, scheduled for grand opening in November 2025.
The new facility is designed to support expansion into cold chain management, device assembly, and precision molded plastics, beyond traditional printed electronics.
Management expects the Indianapolis plant to handle hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue, with potential capacity exceeding $0.5 billion.
This expansion aims to diversify revenue streams and leverage the company's expertise in complex, regulated medical manufacturing environments.
The company is positioning itself to take on more complex programs and increase margins in the medical CMO segment.
Strategic focus on high-reliability, high-complexity programs aligns with the new facility's capabilities and growth plans.