Vulcraft, a division of Nucor Corporation, will expand its steel manufacturing operations in DeKalb County, creating up to 20 new, high-wage jobs by the end of 2027.
Vulcraft will invest more than $59 million to expand its existing manufacturing operations in St. Joe, constructing and equipping a new 127,000-square-foot facility on its 250-acre site. The increased space will allow Vulcraft to manufacture steel grating products, becoming one of four Vulcraft locations – two in Canada and one additional in the US – to offer these products, which are used for industrial flooring and stair treads. Vulcraft already manufactures steel joists and joist girders and steel decking in Indiana, making its northeast Indiana location a one-stop-shop for innovative and sustainable steel solutions.
“Indiana’s robust advanced manufacturing sector and our skilled talent pipeline make our state the perfect destination for Vulcraft’s multi-million-dollar expansion,” said Gov. Braun. “The company’s expansion in northeast Indiana will contribute to a strong and growing regional economy while creating new, high-wage career opportunities that allow Hoosiers to prosper.”…