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Laidig Industries expansion wins favorable committee recommendation for tax abatement

St. Joseph County Council (committee meetings) · March 11, 2026
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Summary

A declaratory resolution recommending a real-property tax abatement for Mishawaka Leasing Corporation (operating as Laidig/Latex Systems) passed the committee March 10; the company said the expansion will add about 33,900 sq ft, cost roughly $12 million and create five jobs averaging $30/hour.

The land-use planning committee unanimously recommended a declaratory tax-abatement resolution for Mishawaka Leasing Corporation (operating as Latex Systems/Laidig Industries) on March 10, advancing the request to the full council.

Terry O'Brien, an economic development specialist, said the petitioner plans to expand an existing Mishawaka facility of approximately 120,000 square feet by…

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