Indiana's efforts to benefit local manufacturers are starting to receive recognition on a national scale. Recently, Memphis-based Monogram Foods, a major conglomerate in the food manufacturing industry, invested $8.5 million to expand its Hinsdale Farms corn dogs plant in Bristol, Indiana.

According to the Memphis Business Journal, this move has led to the creation of 50 new jobs, with potential for 25 additional hires in the near future. Additionally, the expansion project included equipment upgrades, which could result in the acquisition of new manufacturing software solutions.

Karl Schledwitz, Monogram's chairman and CEO, gave a statement regarding the move and expressed optimism about the company's future. 

"We are proud of the workforce we have found in Bristol," he said. "Since acquiring this plant in September, we have created 50 new positions, significantly increased the wages and benefits of plant employees, and already see a need to hire about 25 additional employees. We also plan to continue to expand production of the Bristol facility in the future."

Upgrades to the company's software systems may be necessary if it wants to ensure that the expansion project yields strong long-term results. Implementing new manufacturing software solutions can aide Monogram Foods' efforts as well, as a fully integrated system can assist in managing an increasing number of employees and tracking any other changes made at the Bristol facility.

Companies in the area that want to pursue their own manufacturing expansion projects should contact an Indiana business management software systems provider to obtain the solutions they need.