MORTON, Ill. (Jul 7, 2026) — Morton Industries has expanded its manufacturing footprint with the acquisition of a new manufacturing facility located at 2500 N. Main Street in East Peoria, Illinois. The purchase, which officially closed on June 4, 2026, marks another strategic investment in the company’s long-term growth and strengthens its ability to support customers across a wide range of industries.
The new East Peoria manufacturing facility will increase production capacity, improve operational efficiency, and position Morton Industries to meet growing demand while continuing to deliver the quality, responsiveness, and partnership customers have come to expect for over 80 years.
Investing in the Future of Manufacturing
Since 1946, Morton Industries has partnered with manufacturers to solve complex production challenges through precision metal fabrication, tube bending, welding, powder coating, assembly, and value-added manufacturing services.
The acquisition of the East Peoria facility reflects the company’s continued investment in its people, technology, and manufacturing capabilities. Over the coming months, the facility will undergo infrastructure improvements, including dock enhancements and operational upgrades designed to prepare the site for future production.
Every investment is made with a long-term vision: strengthening operations, creating opportunity for employees, and providing customers with the capacity and flexibility they need to grow.
Supporting the Growing AI Data Center Market
The East Peoria facility is planned to operate as a dedicated stainless steel manufacturing facility supporting Morton Industries’ expanding work within the rapidly growing AI data center market.
As demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure continues to accelerate, manufacturers capable of producing high-quality stainless steel components have become increasingly important throughout the supply chain. The additional manufacturing capacity will help Morton Industries support these evolving customer needs while maintaining the quality standards that have defined the company for generations.
Creating More Capacity for Customers
Beyond stainless steel production, the East Peoria location will also serve as a centralized raw material storage hub.
Consolidating raw material inventory will create additional manufacturing space within Morton Industries’ North and South Illinois facilities, allowing those operations to better support existing customers while creating room for future growth.
This expanded footprint provides greater flexibility across the organization and reinforces Morton Industries’ commitment to being a dependable manufacturing partner capable of growing alongside its customers.
Investing in People
Growth is about more than buildings and equipment—it’s about creating opportunity.
As operations are established at the East Peoria facility, Morton Industries plans to offer internal career opportunities for employees interested in joining the new location.
The investment reflects the company’s core purpose of improving lives through security, opportunity, and partnership while continuing to invest in the people who make Morton Industries successful every day.
Building the Next Chapter
The acquisition of the East Peoria manufacturing facility represents another important milestone in Morton Industries’ continued evolution. By expanding manufacturing capacity, investing in advanced capabilities, and preparing for future customer demand, the company is strengthening its foundation for the years ahead.
As manufacturing continues to evolve, Morton Industries remains committed to doing what it has done since 1946: building trusted partnerships, investing in innovation, and delivering manufacturing solutions that help customers succeed.
About Morton Industries
Founded in 1946, Morton Industries is a leading contract manufacturer providing precision metal fabrication and value-added manufacturing solutions from strategically located facilities across the Midwest.
The company’s capabilities include tube bending, welding, fabrication, assembly, powder coating, enclosures, and complete manufacturing solutions serving customers across diverse industries.
Morton Industries continues to invest in its people, facilities, and technology while helping customers solve today’s manufacturing challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities.
Learn more about Morton Industries and its manufacturing capabilities at www.mortonind.com.
