AJ MACHINE TO CONSTRUCT NEW FACILITY AND ADD NEW JOBS
COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (November 15, 2016) – Locally based AJ Machine, a machining company, recently announced plans to expand its operations in Columbia City. The local business will invest $1 million to construct a new facility, and will add 14 new jobs over the next five years.
AJ Machine was established in 2002, and specializes in the design, engineering and manufacturing of gauges and fixtures, tooling, machining and automated equipment. AJ works with a wide-range of industries including: automotive, agricultural, water treatment and purification, medical, appliance, food processing, marine and recreational vehicles.
“As our business has continued to grow we’ve moved to larger facilities, but this project allows us opportunities to continue expanding well into the future,” said AJ Machine President Ronda McClure.
AJ Machine currently has 25 employees, and is located at 507 S. Line St., in Columbia City, but has outgrown its current location. The new 14,900 SF facility will have both office and manufacturing space, and will be located along East Business 30 in Columbia City.
“I am pleased that the McClures decided to build their new facility here in Whitley County,” said Whitley County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) President Jon Myers, “Their business is one of several local companies that provides cutting-edge design and engineering services to manufacturers across the country and around the world.”
The Whitley County Council approved a 10-year tax abatement for construction of the new facility at the request of AJ Machine and the Whitley County EDC. The company is estimated to begin the project this month.
For more information on AJ Machine visit www.ajmachineinc.com.
About AJ Machine
AJ Machine, Inc., located in Columbia City, Indiana, is a 100% woman-owned business established in 2002. We offer quality products, exceptional service and on-time deliveries, all at a competitive cost. We specialize in the complete design and build of custom gages, fixtures, tooling, special machines and automated equipment. We provide complete tool room services including CNC machining, turning, milling, precision grinding and wire EDM. 100% in-house design service utilizing the latest software with fully trained and certified GD&T professionals. Our Quality Management System is ISO 9001:2008 and we are ISO/IEC 17025:2005 compliant.
About Whitley County EDC
The Whitley County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is the lead economic development agency in Whitley County, Indiana. The EDC works closely with local, regional, and state partners to support our industry clients’ growth and success. Our mission is to lead a comprehensive economic development program that retains and expands employment opportunities for local residents and attracts business investment to Whitley County. The Whitley County EDC was established in 1992 and represents Whitley County, Columbia City, and the Towns of Churubusco, Larwill, and South Whitley. For more information about the EDC, visit: www.whitleyedc.com.
Media Contact:
Ronda McClure (AJ Machine) – 260.248.4900 rmcclure@ajmachineinc.com
Katie Dewitt (Whitley County EDC) – 260.244.5506 kdewitt@whitleyedc.com
