A public hearing over tax abatement requests from Standard Industrial was held during the Winamac Town Council meeting Monday night.

No public comments were provided but President Bryce Brumm spoke during the hearing and provided a bit of background information about his company.

He stated they began in 2004 with distribution and started manufacturing in January of 2015. Over the last three years, the company has seen some significant growth, going from 8 people initially to 38 employees today.

Brumm said he expects even more development in the coming year and he wants to make sure the Town of Winamac will see the benefits since manufacturing is a highly competitive market in the area. Continue reading →