Vermeer Corporation has announced acquisition of 186 acres of land with the intent to build an all-new, 300,000 square foot facility in the Des Moines metro, located in Bondurant. It will be home to initially more than 300 jobs related to the manufacture and support of Vermeer industrial parts and equipment.
President and CEO of Vermeer Corporation Jason Andringa says the investment supports the growth Vermeer has seen due to increasing customer demand across all markets.
“I’m incredibly proud of this business my grandfather, Gary Vermeer, began 78 years ago and the team doing the work to equip Vermeer customers around the world. While Pella will always be home to our headquarters, the need for Vermeer equipment has continued to grow and the innovation coming from Vermeer requires continued investment both in Pella and beyond. After announcing the launch of our Vermeer Des Moines team just three years ago, we’re excited to further our commitment to our customers, our team, the greater Des Moines metro and the state of Iowa through this investment,” said Jason Andringa, President and CEO and third generation family member.
Vermeer Des Moines operations began spring of 2023, and today, the team of 143 employees works out of 108,000 square feet of space. This facility will include advanced manufacturing tools and practices, a patented air circulation system, and other investments.
The Vermeer Des Moines team builds components Vermeer equipment uses during job site operations, known as “Cutting Edge” products. The all-new facility will serve as a center for all aftermarket components supporting that line. Additionally, the facility will also include full-spectrum manufacturing capability – including machining, weld, paint, and assembly.
“The Des Moines area has proven, in a short amount of time, to be a great place to build out our team and get important work done. We strive to be a top employer in the region, are committed to best-in-class manufacturing and believe this growth only helps demonstrate that. We’re proud to call Iowa home and we’re proud to build our team and our equipment right here in the heart of the Midwest,” said Mindi Vanden Bosch, Vice President of Operations and third generation family member.
The announcement of a new Vermeer Des Moines facility is the most recent investment in a series of strategic growth moves Vermeer has made since 2016. In the past three years, Vermeer has has added a 135,000 square foot expansion at Vermeer MV Solutions in Greenville, SC, opened a 312,000 square foot Global Parts Distribution Center in Pella, leased and built out 108,000 square foot facility in Des Moines, reworked 127,000 square feet of operational space in manufacturing in Goes, the Netherlands and acquired significant ownership in a manufacturer located in Queensland, Australia.
Vermeer has been in partnership with the City of Bondurant, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), and the Greater Des Moines Partnership.