Irrigation equipment manufacturer invests $50 million to modernize Nebraska facility
Lindsay Corporation has announced plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Lindsay, Nebraska. The company, which specializes in irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, will invest $50 million into the project over the next two years. The investment will be used to implement Industry 4.0 technologies throughout the plant, including the utilization of automation and robotics. The facility’s footprint will be increased by 40,000 square feet to accommodate new equipment and the latest advancements in galvanizing. The company hopes this expansion will increase capacity and capabilities in metal forming.
In a recent quote, Randy Wood, President and CEO of Lindsay, said, "We offer a best-in-class customer experience. That includes well-designed products, built by the industry's top professionals, in facilities that lead the industry in safety, quality and efficiency. This investment will accelerate Lindsay's ability to bring its latest innovations, including the Smart Pivot, to market, and it aligns with our strategic growth plan and commitment to leveraging state-of-the-art technology across our global operations."
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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