The State of Indiana announced in an Aug. 17 press release that Mission Foods, a national baked products manufacturer, will open a state-of-the-art tortilla baking facility in Plainfield.
"Indiana is ranked the top state for manufacturing output because of companies like Mission Foods deciding to locate operations here and contribute to our thriving manufacturing sector," Gov. Eric Holcomb said in the press release. "I’m extremely grateful they’ve chosen our state to call home and will not only be able to grow their business here, but also provide career opportunities for Hoosiers for years to come."
The Texas-based manufacturer will lease, build and furbish a greater than 500,000 square foot manufacturing location at 1201 Allpoints Court in Plainfield.
The new Midwest facility will reportedly use advanced quality, technology and safety methods to generate efficient production of a variety of products, including tortilla chips, corn and flour tortillas and flat breads. The plant's production could exceed 187,850,000 pounds of food annually, the release said.
"Mission Foods is thrilled to join the Hoosier community,” German Chavez, vice president of manufacturing, said in the press release. “We have found that our operations are most successful when we partner with hard working individuals that are excited to make the highest quality food products in the world. Indiana is a perfect match."
The facility will kick off its new operations in early 2021, with full operations occurring in 2024. Mission Foods expects to start hiring for the plant in early 2021; the application will be available online. The manufacturer employs almost 7,000 people nationwide across 19 other plants.
“The town of Plainfield is happy to be the home of the newest Mission Foods facility in Indiana,” Robin Brandgard, town of Plainfield town council president, said in the press release. “We have one of the largest and best maintained industrial business park areas in the Midwest region and are internationally known as a center for logistics excellence. Mission Foods is contributing substantially to our economy with the addition of nearly 550 jobs; new jobs bring more money back into our community."
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) board of directors is considering offering Mission Foods up to $4.75 million in conditional tax credits, contingent on the jobs and investment plans the company creates.
"These tax credits are performance-based, meaning the company is eligible to claim incentives once Hoosiers are hired," the state said in the press release.
The town of Plainfield and Duke Energy reportedly approved more incentives for Mission Foods.