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DESCRIPTION:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nTuesday\, Jan. 27\, 2026\n \n\nGov. Mike
  Braun Welcomes John Deere Expansion to Northwest Indiana\, 150 New Hoosie
 r Jobs\n\n\nLOWELL\, Ind. – Indiana Governor Mike Braun today welcomed n
 ew investment in northwest Indiana\, with John Deere planning to expand it
 s footprint by establishing a state-of-the-art distribution center in the 
 area. The company\, which recently broke ground on the new facility\, plan
 s to create approximately 150 new Hoosier jobs in Lake County.\n\n“Our s
 tate's location as the Crossroads of America makes it the ideal destinatio
 n for companies of all sizes to serve customers across the U.S. and around
  the world\," said Gov. Braun. "John Deere’s expansion to Indiana is a t
 estament to our business-first environment\, our robust manufacturing sect
 or\, and our strong pipeline of skilled talent.”\n\nJohn Deere will inve
 st $125 million to construct and equip a 1.2 million-square-foot warehouse
  and distribution center on 234 acres in Lake County near the Lowell-Hebro
 n area. The facility will be designed to streamline operations and ensure 
 timely delivery of parts to customers and dealers. Strategically located j
 ust off Interstate 65\, the new facility will enhance the company’s supp
 ly chain capabilities nationwide.\n\nThe project is expected to create app
 roximately 150 jobs offering wages above the county average\, contributing
  to the state’s economic growth.\n\n“This new facility is an investmen
 t in customer expectations around world-class product support through part
 s availability for our US-based ag\, turf\, construction\, forestry\, mini
 ng and turf customers\,” said Denver Caldwell\, vice president\, Afterma
 rket and Customer Support at John Deere. “Indiana’s strong workforce a
 nd central location make it an ideal choice for expansion.”\n\nJohn Deer
 e’s expansion to Indiana is part of the company’s commitment to invest
  $20 billion in U.S. manufacturing over the next 10 years\, supporting Ame
 rican manufacturing and the communities that help drive the nation forward
 . The company\, headquartered in Moline\, Illinois\, was founded in 1837\,
  helping produce food\, fiber\, fuel and infrastructure for nearly 200 yea
 rs. The company is committed to driving innovation in agriculture\, constr
 uction\, forestry\, turf\, power systems and more.\n\n"John Deere's new fa
 cility in Lake County will contribute to the county’s overall economic d
 evelopment and provide economic opportunities for both the county and its 
 residents\," said Lake County Councilwoman Christine Cid\, D-5th. “Once 
 the facility is complete\, it will provide good-paying jobs. We welcome de
 velopments along the Interstate 65 corridor\, such as John Deere\, that he
 lp contribute to a more resilient commercial tax base throughout the count
 y."\n\nBased on the company’s job creation plans\, the Indiana Economic 
 Development Corporation (IEDC) committed an investment in John Deere of up
  to $2\,500\,000 in the form of incentive-based tax credits. These incenti
 ves are performance-based\, meaning the company is eligible to claim state
  benefits once investments are made and employees are hired. Lake County i
 s offering additional incentives to support the project.\n\n\n###
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