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STEALTH TRAILERS ADDING SECOND INDIANA PLANT LOCATION Stealth Trailers , a leading manufacturer of cargo trailers , announced the addition of a manufacturing facility in Marion , Indiana . This will be their second regional location in Indiana . The company headquarters and manufacturing has been located in Bristol , Indiana for the past 10 years and continues to operate at that complex .
The new facility is being opened to increase capacity and improve production lead-time in the Midwest . The factory will be a complete trailer manufacturing operation , including welding , assembly and final finishing .
The new Marion location plans to hire an additional 115 employees . Open positions include production supervisors , welders , office staff and general laborers .
Don Emahiser , president of Stealth Trailers said , “ We wanted to stay true to our Indiana roots , and Marion stood out as a region with a skilled workforce , and in need of quality employers .” They credit the State of Indiana for assisting in the process . “ A big thank you to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation ( IEDC ) for their tremendous support in helping us choose this location ,” Emahiser added .
The company plans a nationwide expansion soon . “ Over the past decade , we ’ ve been committed to product development and innovation through the smart use of materials . The Titan , Predator , Liberty and Raptor models have all been game changers in design , and other great models and plans are on the horizon . Our winning combination of good looks and user-friendly features at the right price has put Stealth on the map to stay ,” Emahiser concluded .
For more information , visit www . stealthtrailer . com .
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