Schweitzer Engineering Labs (courtesy of Schweitzer Engineering Labs)
NAMPA, Idaho (CBS2) —Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is expanding its manufacturing operations in Idaho with the purchase of a facility in Nampa, a move the company says will help it keep up with growing global demand for products that protect, monitor, and control critical infrastructure.
SEL said it is investing more than $150 million in the 103,000-square-foot building and equipment to increase manufacturing capacity. At the new location at 1406 N. Galleria Drive, SEL teams will manufacture electronic devices like those produced at the company’s facilities in Pullman and Lewiston. The facility is expected to be operational in 2027.
“Customer demand for SEL products and solutions continues to grow around the world,” said SEL President Dave Whitehead. “By expanding our manufacturing capacity in Nampa, we will reduce lead times, increase production and continue delivering the quality, reliability and service our customers expect from SEL.”
SEL said the Nampa project is the fourth major manufacturing expansion it has announced in the past two years. The company cited previous projects including a new electronic device manufacturing facility in Moscow; an expansion of panel manufacturing operations in Charlotte, North Carolina; and the acquisition of the former Pullman Building Supply property in Pullman, Washington.
“This expansion represents a long-term commitment to supporting our customers and preparing SEL for sustained growth well into the future,” said Dr. Ed Schweitzer, SEL founder and chairman of the board. “I am especially pleased to see SEL continue investing in Idaho, a state that values free enterprise, innovation, and hard work. Idaho has created an environment where manufacturers can grow, create opportunities for families and build products that serve customers around the world.”
SEL said the new facility is initially expected to create about 250 manufacturing careers. The company said it offers a starting wage of $26 per hour, plus shift differentials of up to $10 per hour, and that it has more than 800 open positions globally.
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