German manufacturing company VACOM has announced plans to build a plant in Lewistown.
Lewistown residents take a selfie with VACOM’s CEO Jens Bergner (second from right) after to the announcement of a $90 million manufacturing plant.
Gov. Greg Gianforte was in Lewistown Friday morning with VACOM’s CEO Jens Bergner to make the announcement. The facility will also serve as VACOM’s U.S. headquarters.
“We’re thrilled that you chose Lewistown,” Gianforte said. “It’s a good match.”
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Gov. Greg Gianforte was in Lewistown Friday morning with VACOM’s CEO Jens Bergner and State Senator Dan Bartel to make the announcement of a $90 million manufacturing plant.
Representing an estimated $90 million investment by VACOM, the new facility will create up to 500 jobs by 2029 and support the production of vacuum mechanics, electrical feedthroughs, vacuum measurement technology, vacuum optics, and cleaning technology.
“Our state is made stronger when companies like VACOM choose to do business in Montana, providing our kids and grandkids the opportunity to thrive in a good-paying job, and raise their family in the community they love,” Gianforte said in a statement. “We’re thrilled to welcome VACOM, and the many good-paying jobs and opportunities it will bring, to Lewistown.”
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Gov. Greg Gianforte was in Lewistown Friday morning with VACOM’s CEO Jens Bergner and State Senator Dan Bartel to make the announcement of a $90 million manufacturing plant.
VACOM’s plans include a 40,000 square foot facility in Lewistown with a campus that will include a daycare for employees’ children and an educational center to train employees.
Founded in 1992 in Germany, VACOM is an owner-managed family business focused on innovation and sustainability, and currently employs around 400 people.
Gianforte joined Bergner and local leaders Friday morning to celebrate VACOM’s investment in Fergus County.
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Gov. Greg Gianforte was in Lewistown Friday morning with VACOM’s CEO Jens Bergner to make the announcement of a $90 million manufacturing plant.
“We are very looking forward to working together with Montanans,” Bergner said. “They are a great people.”