TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced today that MARSHALLTOWN, a recognized supplier of high-quality tools and products to major brands such as Lowe’s and Home Depot, is investing $27 million to build a new distribution center in Wyandotte County. Once the project is completed, MARSHALLTOWN is expected to create 40 new jobs in the Kansas City area.

“My administration continues to attract economic development projects that will create a significant number of new jobs,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “MARSHALLTOWN’s investment in the state reflects the work we are doing to make Kansas the best place to live, work, and raise a family.”

MARSHALLTOWN will place its new 200,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in the Scannell Properties’ 435 Logistics Park. The new facility will act as the company’s satellite location and will include warehouse space and distribution.

“I am thrilled to announce MARSHALLTOWN’s plans to build a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in the Kansas City metro area that will significantly enhance our logistics capabilities,” MARSHALLTOWN COO Jack Murders said. “This strategically located facility is set to become a key hub for distribution and a vital transfer point between our operations. We believe this move represents another forward-thinking step for MARSHALLTOWN, reinforcing our commitment to strategic growth and operational excellence.”

MARSHALLTOWN offers more than 9,000 products for a variety of construction and home improvement applications to customers worldwide through a robust distribution network.

“When companies like MARSHALLTOWN, with its robust distribution network, are looking to expand – they look to Kansas,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “The Kansas Framework for Growth calls for a focus on the distribution, logistics, and transportation sector because of our centralized location, well-maintained infrastructure, and talent pipeline. MARSHALLTOWN is a perfect fit.”

Brothers Jesse and Lester Williams established MARSHALLTOWN in 1890 as a machine shop and automobile and bicycle repair business built on hard work, integrity, and dedication to excellence. Those values have been passed down through generations, molding MARSHALLTOWN into the respected, family-owned company it has been and continues to be today. Through growth and innovation, MARSHALLTOWN has stayed true to its roots, creating superior quality products that reflect the high standards set forth by the Williams family 134 years ago.

MARSHALLTOWN is a privately held company with more than 700 full-time employees and currently operates facilities in Marshalltown, Iowa; Fayetteville, Ark.; Bushnell, Ill.; and Walnut Ridge, Ark.