Independence machining plant expansion
Geater Machining and Manufacturing Co., Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa
Independence machining plant expansion in Independence, Iowa is Geater Machining and Manufacturing Co.’s plant for machined metal components. Status: announced as of July 17, 2026. Geater Machining and Manufacturing Co. announced $16 million and 100 jobs. Primary source: opportunityiowa.gov, checked November 12, 2026.
- Status
- Announced
- Announced investment
- $16 million
- Announced jobs
- 100
- Industry
- Steel and metals
- Sheet
- IA-11
- Revised
- November 12, 2026
Status timeline
- Announcedopportunityiowa.gov
Filled dots are confirmed by a company, state, SEC or federal source. Dashed dots come from news reports only. Investment and job figures are as announced, not achieved.
Plant facts
| Company | Geater Machining and Manufacturing Co. |
|---|---|
| Plant | Independence machining plant expansion |
| Location | Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa |
| Industry | Steel and metals |
| Product | Machined metal components |
| Announced investment | $16 million |
| Announced jobs | 100 |
| Last checked | November 12, 2026 |
Sources
- IEDA Board approves assistance for four manufacturers, three startups and a quality-of-life project (state release, opportunityiowa.gov, checked November 12, 2026)
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