Jupiter Group, a Denmark-based producer of wind turbine components, will open a new manufacturing facility in Junction City, Kan. This move is expected to create 120 jobs and $2.4 million in capital investment, pending final lease negotiations with Junction City.
Located at 2618 Mid America Dr., the new facility will comprise two adjacent buildings totaling 41,000 square feet. The facility is expected to be operational Aug. 1.
Jupiter Group will use the facility to service various wind energy clients throughout the Midwest. The company cited Kansas' central location in the North American wind corridor – as well as the state's pro-business climate, skilled workforce and composites infrastructure – as key to the decision.
‘Our outstanding business climate, and geographical advantage in the Wind Corridor, has once again paid off,’ says Gov. Mark Parkinson, D-Kan. ‘With a continued focus and commitment to this industry, Kansas will become a major hub for wind farms and turbine factories, bringing green jobs to Kansas and clean energy to America.’
Jupiter will open the facility with 15 to 30 employees. The company plans to add as many as 100 additional employees over the next few years.
The project was facilitated by the Kansas Department of Commerce, with assistance from the Junction City-Geary County Economic Development Commission.
SOURCE: Kansas Department of Commerce
