Brunk Industries, a Wisconsin-based contract manufacturer specializing in micro-precision, light-gauge metal stamping and complex component assembly, recently committed to invest $31.7 million to expand its Armstrong County operations.
Brunk Industries leases 6,000 square feet in Freeport at the Tech Center II facility at the RIDC Armstrong Innovation Park. The company plans to build a 20,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on 20 acres in the park. The project, which will be conducted in multiple phases, is expected to create 64 jobs over the next four years and retain 11 existing, full-time positions.
The Freeport location specializes in die design, die components, rapid prototyping and supports production and engineering at Brunk’s manufacturing facilities.
“We chose to expand in Pennsylvania because of all the great things they have to offer – including the concentration of the tool and die industry in the area, and the quality of the workforce in the region,” Scott Adams, Brunk Industries vice president of operations, said. “We look forward to being a mainstay in the commonwealth for many years to come!”
The Department of Community and Economic Development submitted a funding proposal for a $4 million Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority loan and a $160,000 WEDnetPA grant to train workers.
Brunk Industries serves highly-regulated industries.