Robinson Inc., a customized steel producer primarily based in De Pere, Wis., has introduced it can lease 560,000 sq. ft. of newly constructed, build-to-suit manufacturing area outdoors of Altoona, Iowa, creating 100 jobs.
The Metropolis of Altoona is investing $9 million for infrastructure enhancements, and Robinson will make investments $76 million for upgrades to the constructing. Building will start on the finish of 2025, and occupancy is focused for January 2027.
The power will present versatile manufacturing areas for steel bending, large-format slicing, steel forming, welding, fabricating and meeting, and electrical integration. This enlargement offers the producer near 1.4 million sq. ft. of producing area for personalized manufacturing in each Wisconsin and Iowa.
“Enlargement outdoors of our dwelling state of Wisconsin is important to offer a reliable provide chain for our rising buyer base,” stated Sam Thomas, president. “This web site is conveniently situated close to Interstate 80, a serious provide route for our clients within the power sector.”



