Solfire Contract Manufacturing Relocating From Illinois

Fort Wayne, Ind. (Sept. 16, 2011) — Solfire Contract Manufacturing announced today that it will be expanding and relocating part of its manufacturing operations to 4939 Decatur Road from Cicero, Illinois. Along with relocating, the company will expand its workforce by adding sixteen new positions. Solfire CMI will invest approximately $451,000 relocating operation, which is expected to be completed in 2014. 

 

Solfire CMI is a manufacturing subcontractor of die cut gasket, seal, and filter components used in appliance, acoustic, industrial, and consumer good applications. Upon moving a portion of its manufacturing operations to Fort Wayne, it will create 12 full-time and 4 part-time positions. Solfire is eligible to receive a seven-year tax abatement with estimated savings of $12,579.

 

“We saw Fort Wayne as a competitive location for our manufacturing operations,” said Otto Solis president of Solfire. “Indiana has a hard-working, dedicated workforce, and we are excited locate ourselves in strategic location such as Fort Wayne.” 

 

“We have been working very hard to create a Fort Wayne where businesses can prosper and I’m thrilled to welcome Solfire Contract Manufacturing to Fort Wayne. This re-location announcement sends a message to other non-local companies that they should take a closer look at our City,” said Mayor Tom Henry. “We will continue to work on issues that make us more business-friendly."

 

Solfire CMI is a manufacturing subcontractor of die cut gasket, seal, and filter components used in appliance, acoustic, industrial, and consumer good applications. Solfire CMI provides services for production runs, prototyping, repacking, and kitting. To learn more about Solfire Contract Manufacturing, visit www.solfire-inc.com.

 

The Fort Wayne-Allen County Economic Development Alliance began in 2000 as the lead organization for economic development activities throughout the county. We are a not-for-profit organization supported by Allen County, the City of Fort Wayne, the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce and the Fort Wayne- Allen County Airport Authority. The Alliance's goal is to further the base employment of Allen County through business retention, expansion and attraction projects. To learn more about the Alliance, visit www.theallianceonline.com.