Kyle and Brittany Layman, left, of Layman Fabrication are congratulated by Greg Hicks of the North Vernon Redevelopment Commission after an agreement was made to facilitate the firm’s expansion.—Staff Photo by Barbara King
A project that came up "very quickly" was met with decisive action by the North Vernon Redevelopment Commission (NVRC or TIF board) on Friday, Feb. 14.
It was a sweet day for the Commission to hear that a 100 percent-owned local company was on the verge of a major breakthrough in its growth. Layman Fabrication, located at 3435 N. Fourth St., plans to construct a new facility, doubling its size and creating 15 new jobs by 2024.
The growth is the result of several factors which include an expansion of work among several clients, including one based near Chicago, and the company becoming a certified vendor for Honda North America in 2019. Layman Fabrication received its first contract with the automotive giant last month.
"Our new relationship with Honda will give us the opportunity to become one of their lead metal fabrication suppliers," according to information provided the Commission. Without the new facility and acreage, the company said it will be unable to complete the contract here in Jennings County.
Jennings County Economic Development Commission Director Kathy Ertel explained the proposal to the Commission was based on a plan to keep the company in Jennings County.
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