Red Star expanding in Whitley County
Red Star expanding capabilities to service medical device clients
LARWILL (May 7, 2013) – Locally based contract manufacturer Red Star Manufacturing, Inc. (Red Star) announced today the company is expanding its Larwill facility and adding new equipment, creating additional jobs by the fall of 2013.
“This project continues our focus on vertically integrating our capabilities to support medical device industry clients,” said Red Star president Scott Werstler, “We are committed to staying at the leading edge of technology and quality assurance.”
Red Star will invest $180,000 to create approximately 1,200 square feet of additional manufacturing floor space at the company’s Larwill facility to house new equipment that will be used to manufacture and maintain insert injection molds. This investment will enhance the company’s in-house capabilities to serve customers involved in products such as biopsy needles, bone access needles, cables, and orthopedic instruments. The company anticipates retaining its seven employees and adding one full-time employee and another part-time employee.
The Whitley County Council today approved a request for phase-in of property taxes on real estate improvements and equipment purchases.
“On behalf of the County Council, I am pleased to support Red Star’s expansion plans,” said Whitley County Council Vice-Chairman Kim Wheeler, “We look forward to working with the EDC to support existing employers like Red Star as they consider new market and product opportunities.”
Since locating Red Star in Whitley County in early 2011, Red Star representatives have participated in the EDC’s Small Business & Entrepreneurship Initiative (SBEI), including completion of the EDC facilitated FastTrac New Ventures program and ongoing engagement with SBDC business advisor Scot Goskowicz. Red Star has received two awards from the EDC’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to launch new projects identified during SBEI coaching and mentoring.
Red Star works with customers in California, Indiana, Michigan, and Texas from the company’s facility in Larwill. Red Star has been named “Supplier of the Year” by Texas-based Vidacare Corporation and is an ISO 13485-certified manufacturer.
About Red Star Contract Manufacturing, Inc.
With over 20 years experience in the design and build of custom injection molding machines and over 10 years of experience in custom molding, Red Star has developed into a unique player in the realm of contract manufacturing and custom molding. Red Star is one of few manufacturers that can design, build, validate and service the equipment they use to manufacture their customer’s products. In addition to medical, Red Star also serves markets in electrical, industrial, military and other industries. For more information about Red Star, visit www.redstarcontractmfg.com/.
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 clientsgrowth and success. Our mission is to lead a comprehensive economic 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.
