Case Studies

Ready for the Future

Our Manufacturing Readiness Grants are helping Indiana’s makers meet the challenges of a rapidly changing economy. Explore their stories.

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Smoker Craft Inc.

Smoker Craft Inc.

County
Elkhart

Smoker Craft Installs Custom-created Robotic Tube Welding System Saying, ‘There’s Nothing Else Like This in the World.’

EckCo Plastics

EckCo Plastics

County
St. Joseph

EckCo Plastics Deploys Advanced Robotics to Streamline Production, Increase Efficiency and Improve Quality

Circle Bev

Circle Bev

County
Marion

Circle Bev Invests in Automated Equipment to Triple Its Manufacturing Capacity with Help of a Manufacturing Readiness Grant

Liberty Trailers

Liberty Trailers

County
Putnam

Liberty Trailers Invests in an Innovative Robotic Welding System for Automated Production of Multiple Trailer Models

DeKalb Molded Plastics

DeKalb Molded Plastics

County
DeKalb

DeKalb Molded Plastics Adds to Robot Family with Support From Manufacturing Readiness Grant

Decatur Plastic Products

Decatur Plastic Products

County
Jennings

Decatur Plastic Products Implements Robotics to Automate Two Flocking Lines in its North Vernon Plant

Batesville Products, Inc.

Batesville Products, Inc.

County
Ripley

Batesville Products Invests in Smart Robotics to Stay on Track with its Tech Adoption Roadmap

Jomar Machining & Fabricating

Jomar Machining & Fabricating

County
Elkhart

Jomar Machining & Fabricating Implements Robotic Welding for Lights Out Manufacturing

Metro Plastics Technologies, Inc.

Metro Plastics Technologies, Inc.

County
Hamilton

Metro Plastics Invests in Smart Robotics for High-volume, High-speed, and Low-cost Assembly

Nutrition 101

Nutrition 101

County
Madison

Nutrition 101 Invests in Automation to Transform its Packing Process and Enhance Efficiency