As manufacturing enterprises begin to invest more in the domestic economy, competition for their business intensifies. Optimism for continued economic expansion of Indiana's manufacturing has arisen out of that intensity. Tempur Sealy's announcement that it will construct a new operational facility in Plainfield adds to those high hopes.

The Plainfield, Indiana facility will perform manufacturing and distribution operations for the Lexington, Kentucky-based mattress company. Upon completion of the project, 300 jobs will be added to the Hoosier State's economy. Many of those jobs will employ residents of the state with skilled manufacturing jobs that can draw from their expertise. The time frame for this endeavor is not lengthy either as the facility will open in 2015.

Scott Vollet, Senior Vice President, global operations for Tempur Sealy International, spoke to the impact the Plainfield facility will have on the company's future.

"Because of its centralized location and proximity to our customers, the Plainfield facility will allow us to improve our customer service and logistics efficiencies. We're particularly excited to be able to deliver combined shipments of Sealy and Tempur-Pedic products to our customers." said Vollet.

The long term success of the Plainfield operations bodes well as Tempur Sealy became the largest mattress provider in the world. This status was achieved upon the company's purchase of the Sealy Corporation last year. The acquisition speaks to the stability and potential for expansion that the company could bring to Indiana.

Tax incentives and training grants offered by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation figured into the company's decision to invest in Indiana's manufacturing sector.

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