Stellar purchases warehouse in Iowa to help expand operations

March 18, 2024
Stellar hopes the new facility will allow it to expand its production capacity over the next four years.

Stellar has announced plans to expand operations in Mason City, Iowa. The company, which manufactures mechanic trucks, cranes, tire service trucks, hooklifts, trailers and service truck and van accessories, purchased a new 155,000-square-foot warehouse that sits on 18 acres of land and is adjacent to Stellar’s existing manufacturing facility. Stellar hopes the new facility will allow it to expand its production capacity over the next four years.

In a recent quote, Dave Zrostlik, President at Stellar, said, “Purchasing this facility underscores our continued investment in north Iowa and our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our customers. We are excited about the potential this expansion holds for our company and the opportunities it will create for both our employee owners and the Mason City community.”



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Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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