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Med-Mizer invests $9M in Batesville expansion, creating 73 jobs

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What happened

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Med-Mizer plans to invest $9 million to expand its operations in Batesville, Indiana, purchasing new machinery and adding a second shift to its facility. This expansion is expected to create up to 73 new high-wage jobs. The investment also supports Med-Mizer's fulfillment of a five-year, sole-source contract with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs through its partner, DiSorb Systems, which is based in Philadelphia.

From eaglecountryonline.com, insideindianabusiness.com

Why it matters

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The expansion increases production capacity for innovative hospital beds and safe patient handling solutions, supporting the medical device and defense industry. The new positions are expected to offer wages 134% of the Ripley County average, boosting local economic activity.

From eaglecountryonline.com, insideindianabusiness.com

Who's involved

  • Mike BraunGovernor who announced the expansion of Med-Mizer in Batesville
  • BatesvilleCity where Med-Mizer is investing $9 million and creating new jobs
  • IndianaState where the medical device company is expanding its operations
  • PhiladelphiaTown where DiSorb Systems is located and partners on the VA contract
  • Ripley CountyCounty used as a benchmark for the wages of the new jobs

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Ripley CountySpeculative

    Ripley County might see increased community spending power due to 73 new jobs paying 134% of the county average.

  • IndianaSpeculative

    Indiana could see increased investment in its defense and medical device ecosystem.

  • PhiladelphiaSpeculative

    Philadelphia might see increased revenue for DiSorb Systems through the VA contract partnership.

How it developed

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  1. Governor Braun announced an expansion in Batesville, where Med-Mizer is located.1 source
  2. Local business investment and partnerships announced in Indiana, including a partnership with Philadelphia-based DiSorb Systems.1 source

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