The Toro Company, Bloomington, Minnesota, is expanding its Perry, Oklahoma, Ditch Witch manufacturing plant.
The plant is home to other construction brands in addition to Ditch Witch. The expansion is expected to increase the footprint of the plant by 200,000 square feet and bring around 100 jobs to the local community.
“Across our global manufacturing facilities, we continue to focus on driving operational efficiencies and investing in automation and capacity to better serve our customers,” says Rick Rodier, group vice president of construction, contractor and residential businesses at The Toro Company.
“This investment in the Perry facility expands our manufacturing capacity, reinforces our commitment to the community and the many customers we serve around the world, and ultimately helps us continue to produce the world-class products Ditch Witch is known for well into the future.”
The company was awarded $6 million through the business expansion incentive program by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The incentive will be used for road improvements in front of the existing and expanded facilities.
“This is an exciting day for central Oklahoma,” says Roy Williams, president & CEO of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. “Our mission is to grow the economy of all parts of central Oklahoma and what is good for Perry is good for the entire region. We were excited to work on this project which puts capital investment and new, quality jobs in a community that has long focused on having a strong manufacturing economy.”
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