John Deere recently broke ground on a new $125 million distribution center near Hebron, strategically located to enhance the company’s supply chain capabilities nationwide. The 1.2 million-square-foot facility on 234 acres in Lake County will be designed to streamline operations and ensure timely delivery of equipment and parts.
The Indiana project is anticipated to generate significant employment opportunities with approximately 150 jobs, contributing to the state’s economic growth.
“This new facility is an investment in customer expectations around world class product support through parts availability for our US based ag, turf, construction, forestry, mining and turf customers,” said Denver Caldwell, vice president, Aftermarket and Customer Support. “Indiana's strong workforce and central location make it an ideal choice for expansion.”
John Deere will continue to maintain its primary North American Parts Distribution Center in Milan, Illinois, which has been in operation since 1973 and employs about 1,200 people.
Gov. Mike Braun welcomed the new investment in northwest Indiana.
“Our state's location as the Crossroads of America makes it the ideal destination for companies of all sizes to serve customers across the U.S. and around the world," said Gov. Braun. "John Deere’s expansion to Indiana is a testament to our business-first environment, our robust manufacturing sector, and our strong pipeline of skilled talent.”
