Utilizing business friendly tax policies to cultivate an economy that can develop industry has been a cornerstone of Indiana's state legislature. In doing so, the Hoosier State has been able to attract businesses from competing international and domestic markets. Perhaps more importantly, these policies have enabled small businesses to thrive. That achievement enables homegrown companies like Carrera Manufacturing to improve their operations.

Since 1961, the custom injection and molding company has been based in Portland, Indiana. As its business grew, the manufacturer became a vital component of the city's community and economy. The long history of Indiana's manufacturing success has been revived in recent years as enterprises like Carrera Manufacturing have been able to grow. Evidence of that resurgence is apparent in Carrera's latest decision to invest $1.27 million to expand its current Portland-based facility. The initiative is expected to add 102 jobs to the state by 2018. The company is poised to add to its workforce which presently employs 82.

Jim Hiester, President of Carrera Manufacturing spoke to the impact the facilities expansion will have on operations.

"The typical cleanroom in the industry is a Class 10,000 or at best Class 1,000. But with demand for 'cleaner' cleanrooms, Carrera is investing in a state-of-the art Class 100 cleanroom. This will allow us to continue to grow and expand our finishing capabilities. Carrera will be one of the few injection molders with finishing and coating capabilities."

Over the last 50 years, Carrera Manufacturing has been able to sustain success in Indiana's thriving manufacturing economy. By utilizing business manufacturing software, small businesses can implement ERP that can enable them to have the success that other homegrown Indiana businesses have achieved. Accent Software, Inc. provides business software to businesses that seek to become a part of this vibrant industry.