Morton Industries expands to East Peoria for data center tech
Morton Industries is expanding its manufacturing operations to East Peoria, Illinois. This new facility will focus on producing tubes for data center cooling and hydraulics. The expansion is expected to bring new job opportunities and economic growth to the East Peoria community.
Morton Industries, a company originally based in Morton, Illinois, has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in East Peoria. This strategic expansion is primarily aimed at creating specialized tubes for data center cooling and hydraulic systems, addressing the increasing demand within the data center industry.
According to the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, this expansion is poised to be significantly beneficial for the East Peoria community. The move is expected to generate new job opportunities, particularly for high school students and individuals entering the workforce. Morton Industries has a long-standing commitment to workforce development, collaborating with local high schools and institutions such as ICC (Illinois Central College) and Bradley University.
Reporter Austin Feaman highlighted that the expansion will also enhance Morton Industries' marketability not only within the U.S. but globally, due to its direct support of the rapidly growing data center sector. The move reflects a proactive step by the company to capitalize on the expanding industry and contribute to local economic development.