Vermeer Corporation has announced its acquisition of 186 acres of land and the intent to build an all-new 300,000 square foot facility in the Des Moines metro, located in Bondurant, that will be home to initially 300+ jobs related to the manufacture and support of Vermeer industrial parts and equipment. This investment supports the growth Vermeer has seen due to an accelerated momentum of innovation, increasing customer demand across all markets, expanded support in the field and a growing strength in the Vermeer brand worldwide.
“I’m incredibly proud of this business my grandfather, Gary Vermeer, began 78 years ago and the team doing the work to equip Vermeer customers around the world. While Pella will always be home to our headquarters, the need for Vermeer equipment has continued to grow and the innovation coming from Vermeer requires continued investment both in Pella and beyond. After announcing the launch of our Vermeer Des Moines team just three years ago, we’re excited to further our commitment to our customers, our team, the greater Des Moines metro and the state of Iowa through this investment,” said Jason Andringa, President and CEO and third generation family member.
Vermeer Des Moines operations began spring of 2023 and today the team of 143, working out of 108,000 square feet, has demonstrated an incredible ability to deliver parts and equipment Vermeer customers need as they feed and fuel communities, manage natural resources and connect people to daily needed infrastructure. As innovators, Vermeer knows power doesn’t lie in the product alone, but in the tools, the space and the people building the equipment. This state-of-the-art facility will include advanced manufacturing tools and practices, a patented air circulation system and other exceptional investments to ensure another world-class manufacturing location…