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Amazon to Invest Over $100 Million in New Advanced-Manufacturing Facility in Greenwood, Indiana
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Core Announcement and Facility Overview
Amazon announced a $100 million investment to build a 585,000-square-foot advanced-manufacturing plant at 1175 Collins Road in Greenwood, Johnson County. The site will house robotic welding, automated powder-coating, assembly lines and AI-driven fabrication systems that produce equipment for Amazon’s North American fulfillment and robotics network. The company projects that the facility will be operational by 2028 and will create 300 manufacturing and engineering positions with an average annual salary of nearly $100,000.
Economic Context and Local Impact
The project adds to Amazon’s Indiana footprint, which began in 2008 and now includes more than a dozen fulfillment centers, a hiring hub and a hyperscale data center in New Carlisle. Since its entry, Amazon has invested more than $40 billion in the state and created over 27,000 direct jobs.
Official Statements & Responses
- Gov. “Amazon’s decision to locate this facility in Indiana is a powerful testament to the strength of our manufacturing workforce, our world-class infrastructure, and our commitment to creating an environment where businesses of all sizes can grow and thrive,” — Gov. Braun
- “We’re thrilled to bring 300 advanced manufacturing jobs to Greenwood, Indiana, and to continue investing in growth and opportunities across the state,” — Holly Sullivan, Amazon vice president of economic development
- Greenwood Mayor Mark W. “Amazon’s investment reflects the kind of high-quality development that strengthens our economy, creates meaningful careers and adds to Greenwood’s future,” — Greenwood Mayor Mark W
- Amanda Rubadue, vice president of economic development at Aspire Johnson County, noted that “this project checks so many of the boxes we identified when developing Johnson County’s new economic development strategy.” “This project checks so many of the boxes we identified when developing Johnson County’s new economic development strategy,” — Amanda Rubadue, vice president of economic development at Aspire Johnson County
Data & Statistics
- Investment: > $100 million (Amazon)
- Facility size: 585,000 sq ft (? 13 football fields)
- Jobs created: 300 skilled manufacturing and engineering roles (Amazon)
- Average salary: ? $100,000 per year (Amazon/Mayor)
- State-wide Amazon investment since 2008: > $40 billion; > 27,000 jobs created (company data)
Outlook
Construction is slated to begin this year, with the plant expected to be fully operational by 2028. Local economic-development officials anticipate that the new jobs will raise regional wage averages and further position Greenwood as a hub for advanced manufacturing in the Midwest.