West Lafayette Company Announces Expansion

ProAxis Group is planning to expand its West Lafayette fabrication plant. The company, which consists of four subsidiaries in the Tippecanoe County city, says the additional space will boost production capacity by 20 percent. October 17, 2013

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – ProAxis Group announced today that the company has obtained final approval for an expansion of its fabrication plant in West Lafayette. The expansion of the facility is designed to meet a growing demand for the company's offerings and to provide additional capacity to support future phases of growth.

The current expansion will add an additional 21,000 square feet of space and increase the manufacturing capacity of the plant by approximately 20 percent. Once ground is broken on the project, it is expected to take about 3 months to complete. Decisions regarding equipment investment, the hiring of additional associates, and production will reflect the needs of the group’s subsidiary companies; ProAxis, TruAG, eXcenART, ViperMFG and the needs of each of the company’s customers.

ProAxis is a full service metal fabrication firm with a broad range of capabilities and support services including engineering, design analysis, laser cutting, forming, punching, machining, in-house powder coating, & more! ProAxis has a professional in-house staff ready to assist customers at every stage of their fabrication project from inception to completion.

TruAG is a leading producer of agricultural equipment focused on designing and building superior equipment for progressive farmers. Their latest offering the Nitrator 2500, a 25 row 28% liquid applicator was introduced to the farming community at the 2013 Farm Progress Show. This implement was designed and manufactured at the groups West Lafayette facilities.

eXcenART is a manufacturer of decorative metal for architectural and interior design applications. The company’s offerings include shelving, mirrors, wall art, lawn art, & more; all manufactured at the groups West Lafayette facilities.

ViperMFG is a manufacturer of heavy duty steel products designed to meet the demands of various markets including municipal, marine, recreational, disaster relief, landscaping, Quad, ATV, UTV, and more. The production of the ViperMFG V110 fuel trailer is completed entirely at the groups West Lafayette facilities.

For more information on ProAxis Group or any of the subsidiary companies please visit the proaxisgroup.com website and/or contact them today at (765)742.4200.

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