Pennsylvania has secured a $31.7 million investment from metal forming company Brunk Industries to expand operations in Armstrong County. The Commonwealth is investing over $4.1 million in the project, which will create 64 new jobs over the next four years and retain 11 existing, full-time positions.
“We chose to expand in Pennsylvania because of all the great things they have to offer – including the concentration of the tool and die industry in the area, and the quality of the workforce in the region. We look forward to being a mainstay in the Commonwealth for many years to come!” said Scott Adams, Vice President of Operations, Brunk Industries.
The company currently leases 6,000 square feet at the Tech Center II facility at the RIDC Armstrong Innovation Park in Freeport. Brunk Industries will construct a new 20,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on 20 acres of land in the Innovation Park, which will be the first phase of a multiphase construction project.
Brunk Industries received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development for a $4 million Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority loan and a $160,000 WEDnetPA grant to train its workers.
“Brunk Industries’ continued growth in Armstrong County is another example of why manufacturers are choosing Pennsylvania to invest, expand, and create jobs,” said DCED Secretary Rick Siger. “This expansion builds on the region’s manufacturing expertise, supports a rural economy, and advances our Economic Development Strategy by ensuring Pennsylvania remains a premier destination for business growth.”
Brunk Industries is a contract manufacturer specializing in micro-precision, light-gauge metal stamping, and complex component assembly. The company designs custom tooling and produces parts for highly regulated industries like medical devices, aerospace, automotive, and defense. Brunk’s Freeport location is the Brunk Technology Center, which focuses on Die Design, Die Components, Rapid Prototyping and supporting production and engineering at Brunk’s manufacturing facilities.
