Lindsay to invest $50 million in Lincoln plant
Lindsay Corporation, Omaha, Nebraska, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, has announced plans to invest more than $50 million over the next two years in its largest global manufacturing facility located in Lindsay, Nebraska.
Plans for the modernization of the facility include implementing Industry 4.0 technologies, including data connectivity, analytics, artificial intelligence and the additions of automation and robotics. The facility will house new equipment and the latest advancements in galvanizing, a core process for manufacturing pivot irrigation systems and road safety products. Lindsay will also expand the facility footprint by 40,000 square feet to allow for increased capacity and capabilities in metal forming.
Pictured above is a Zimmatic 9500P manufactured by Lindsay Corporation, Omaha, Nebraska. (Courtesy photo.)
“We offer a best-in-class customer experience. That includes well-designed products, built by the industry’s top professionals, in facilities that lead the industry in safety, quality and efficiency,” said Randy Wood, president and CEO of Lindsay. “This investment will accelerate Lindsay’s ability to bring its latest innovations, including the Smart Pivot, to market, and it aligns with our strategic growth plan and commitment to leveraging state-of-the-art technology across our global operations.”
“Lindsay has grown to become a worldwide force in irrigation and infrastructure, all from smalltown Nebraska,” said Gov. Jim Pillen. “This historic investment will continue to drive innovation, improve efficiencies, and enhance products that will benefit agriculture and infrastructure projects across the globe. I appreciate Lindsay’s longstanding role and commitment to the state of Nebraska.”
This investment is the largest in Lindsay’s history. The company expects to begin capital spending in the second quarter of fiscal 2024 and complete the facility modernization by the end of 2025.
For more information about Lindsay Corporation, visit www.lindsay.com.
