Vermeer to Build New Manufacturing Facility in Des Moines Area

Vermeer Corp. has acquired 186 acres of land in Bondurant, Iowa, in the Des Moines metro area with the intention of building a 300,000-square-foot facility for manufacturing and supporting Vermeer industrial parts and equipment. Vermeer says the facility will initially support more than 300 jobs.

This investment supports the growth Vermeer has seen because of an accelerated momentum of innovation, increasing customer demand across all markets, expanded support in the field and a growing strength in the Vermeer brand worldwide.

“I’m incredibly proud of this business my grandfather, Gary Vermeer, began 78 years ago and the team doing the work to equip Vermeer customers around the world,” said Jason Andringa, president and CEO and third generation family member. “While Pella will always be home to our headquarters, the need for Vermeer equipment has continued to grow and the innovation coming from Vermeer requires continued investment both in Pella and beyond. After announcing the launch of our Vermeer Des Moines team just three years ago, we’re excited to further our commitment to our customers, our team, the greater Des Moines metro and the state of Iowa through this investment.”

Vermeer Des Moines operations began spring of 2023 and today the team of 143, working out of 108,000 square feet, has demonstrated the ability to deliver parts and equipment Vermeer customers need.

This state-of-the-art facility will include advanced manufacturing tools and practices, a patented air circulation system and other exceptional investments to ensure another world-class manufacturing location, the company said.

“The Des Moines area has proven, in a short amount of time, to be a great place to build out our team and get important work done,” said Mindi Vanden Bosch, vice president of operations and third generation family member. “We strive to be a top employer in the region, are committed to best-in-class manufacturing and believe this growth only helps demonstrate that. We’re proud to call Iowa home and we’re proud to build our team and our equipment right here in the heart of the Midwest.”

Series of Strategic Growth Moves

The announcement of a new Vermeer Des Moines facility is the most recent investment in a series of strategic growth moves Vermeer has made following a strong growth trajectory since 2016. In the past three years alone, including upgrades across multiple facilities, Vermeer has added a 135,000-square-foot expansion at Vermeer MV Solutions in Greenville, S.C.; opened a 312,000-square-foot Global Parts Distribution Center in Pella; leased and built out a 108,000-square-foot facility in Des Moines; reworked 127,000 square feet of operational space in manufacturing in Goes, the Netherlands; and acquired significant ownership in a manufacturer located in Queensland, Australia.

Vermeer has been in close partnership with the City of Bondurant, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Through effective collaboration and a shared vision for the future, the City of Bondurant and the IEDA have been critical in helping make this announcement a reality.