LOWELL, IND. (WOWO) John Deere has officially begun construction on a $125 million distribution center in northern Indiana, a project expected to bring new jobs and expand the company’s U.S. logistics footprint according to Inside Indiana Business. State officials confirmed Tuesday that the 1.2 mi llion-square-foot facility will be built on 234 acres near Interstate 65 between Lowell and Hebron. The development was first reported in 2024 by the Indianapolis Business Journal and was later confirmed by the governor’s office. According to the state, the project is expected to create 150 full-time jobs, each paying above the current county average wage. The facility is designed to streamline John Deere’s distribution operations and improve parts availability for customers across multiple industries. In a written statement, Gov. Mike Braun said Indiana’s location and workforce played a key role in the company’s decision. “Our state’s location as the Crossroads of America makes it the ideal destination for companies of all sizes to serve customers across the U.S. and around the world,” Braun said. John Deere officials say the new center will support customers in agriculture, turf, construction, forestry and mining by improving product distribution efficiency. “This new facility is an investment in customer expectations around world-class product support through parts availability,” said Denver Caldwell, the company’s vice president of aftermarket and customer support, in a statement released by the company. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation approved $2.5 million in incentive-based tax credits tied to job creation and capital investment milestones, according to the governor’s office. The project also drew national attention after President Donald Trump referenced the Indiana expansion during an appearance in Iowa, where he highlighted John Deere’s broader U.S. manufacturing investments. The Indiana facility is one of two recently announced by the company. The other is a $70 million manufacturing plant planned for North Carolina that will produce excavators previously made overseas. John Deere CEO John May said the projects are part of a larger commitment to domestic manufacturing. “These investments further demonstrate our commitment to invest $20 billion in U.S. manufacturing over the next 10 years,” May said in a written statement. Real estate filings previously reported by the Indianapolis Business Journal show the company paid about $7 million for the land near Interstate 65 and State Road 2. Early estimates had projected higher job numbers, including hundreds of construction positions during the buildout. The post John Deere Breaks Ground on $125M Indiana Distribution Center appeared first on WOWO News/Talk 92.3 FM and 1190 AM. ...read more read less