Manufacturing expansions highlighted in Independence; Sedcore cites roughly $2 million project
Oct 1, 2026
Sedcore told Polk County commissioners that a manufacturing firm relocating in Independence secured enterprise-zone approval and will invest roughly $2 million in equipment and building improvements; other local retention projects include Ulven Aerospace and Grama Steel.
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Sedcore officials described several local manufacturing retention and expansion projects, including an Independence relocation for an Oregon mining and agricultural fabrication firm. "We did get them approved for the enterprise zone. It's a roughly $2,000,000 project, mostly new equipment and some improvements to the building," Eric Anderson said.
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