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Governor Braun Announces Indiana-Founded Merrell Bros. Plans $16.5M Expansion in Kokomo

May 29, 2026 KSMLA Tags: , , , ,
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KOKOMO, Ind. – Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced that Merrell Bros. Inc., an environmental services company specializing in sustainable biosolids management, plans to expand its headquarters operations in Kokomo, creating 35 new, high-wage jobs by the end of 2028.

“Across the state, Indiana entrepreneurs and small businesses like Merrell Bros. are thriving. Indiana ranks top five nationally for small business survival, highlighting the work ethic and resiliency of Hoosiers. Merrell Bros. was founded right here more than 40 years ago and continues to invest and create new, good-paying jobs in Howard County while serving customers across the country.”  – Governor Mike Braun

Merrell Bros. will invest $16.5 million to expand its long-standing Kokomo facility and fleet of equipment, constructing and equipping a 40,000-square-foot expansion that will more than double its manufacturing and administrative office footprint. The increased space will allow the company to expand its manufacturing capabilities to deliver state-of-the-art biosolids treatment technologies to the industry. This expansion enables Merrell Bros. to meet increasing demand from municipalities, industries and agricultural operations nationwide.

KSM Location Advisors is pleased to have negotiated over $1.2 million in incentives for Merrell Bros. Inc.

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*The amount of business incentives listed in the third-party press release may differ from the total incentives package KSM Location Advisors negotiated as additional incentives may have been secured from local government entities.

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