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Janicki Industries Breaks Ground on $800 Million Campus in Great Falls Montana

(GREAT FALLS, Mont. – July 11, 2026) Janicki Industries, a privately owned engineering and manufacturing company, broke ground yesterday on its new manufacturing campus in Great Falls, Montana, marking the official start of construction on the company’s $800 million investment in the region.

John Janicki stands at podium speaking with Janicki Industries logo behind him. The 1.6 million-square-foot campus, to be built in phases over the next decade, is expected to create 1,000 new jobs within five years and more than 2,000 jobs by the time it is complete.

The groundbreaking ceremony brought together Janicki leadership, state and local officials, and members of the Great Falls community to celebrate the milestone. Speakers included Janicki President John Janicki, CEO Peter Janicki, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, Great Falls Mayor Cory Reeves, and Great Falls Development Alliance President and CEO Brett Doney.

Rather than a traditional shovel ceremony, brothers John and Peter Janicki marked the occasion by climbing into the cabs of two Caterpillar excavators and breaking ground themselves, moving the first earth on the future campus site side by side, a fitting image for a company built on heavy equipment and hands-on engineering with the Janicki brothers at the controls of the project’s first step forward.

Left to Right – John Janicki, president of Janicki Industries, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, Peter Janicki, CEO of Janicki Industries, and Congressman Troy Downing during a ceremony at Janicki Industries’ groundbreaking in Great Falls, Montana.

Located on 180 acres within the AgriTech Park, the new campus will expand Janicki’s capabilities in advanced composites, precision machining, and metal fabrication to meet growing demand from its aerospace, defense, and space customers. The first phase of the campus is expected to open by the end of 2027.

“Breaking ground yesterday is proof of what’s possible when a community, a workforce, and a company all want the same thing,” said John Janicki. “Montana gives our people the chance to build something lasting: a good job, an affordable home, a place to raise a family. That’s what we look for, and Great Falls has it. We look forward to a vibrant, lasting partnership with Great Falls.”

“Montana is open for business, and we were proud to work with our local partners to attract job creators like Janicki Industries, which chose Montana among many other states for its next major expansion,” said Montana Governor Greg Gianforte. “Through its $800 million investment, Janicki will unlock a brighter future for over 2,000 Montanans in a good-paying job, inspire innovation, strengthen our economy, and support the growing community of Great Falls for years to come.”

Following the ceremony, Janicki hosted a reception for regional leaders and elected officials, as well as a community gathering that welcomed residents, business owners, workforce partners, and project supporters to learn more about the campus and the opportunities it will bring to the area.

Janicki expects to draw heavily on the region’s workforce, with the majority of new positions in Great Falls filled by Montanans. The company plans to rely on its robust training programs, reflecting its broader approach of investing in the people who build its products, not just the facilities that house them.

Janicki’s Great Falls campus facility is part of a growing footprint that includes operations in Sedro-Woolley, Mount Vernon, Bellingham, Hamilton, Washington, and Layton, Utah, where the company operates more than 1 million square feet of production space and employs more than 2,000 people. Each location continues to support Janicki’s customers, and the company remains invested in the growth of its Washington and Utah operations as it expands into Montana.

About Janicki

Janicki is a privately owned engineering and manufacturing company that designs and builds composite and metallic tooling, parts, prototypes, and assembled structures for customers across aerospace, defense, space, marine, and other industries. As one of the largest privately owned Tier 1 aerospace suppliers in the United States, Janicki brings full-scale production capabilities to programs of any scope. Learn more at www.janicki.com

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Celebrating Cinco de Mayo At Janicki

Each year, Janicki kicks off its company-wide holiday celebrations with a Cinco de Mayo luncheon.

Sedro-Woolley and Hamilton, Washington-based employees gathered outside Building 5 to enjoy tacos and taco bowls from Lorenzo’s. With clear spring weather and the Cascade foothills as a backdrop, it was a great opportunity for team members to step away from their work and connect over a good meal. Bellingham, Washington-based employees enjoyed the same experience but in the shipping bay of their newly refurbished building.

At our Utah facility, day-shift employees took a hands-on approach by firing up the grills to serve chicken and beef fajitas, refried beans and corn fresh to order. The aroma carried across the manufacturing floor as teammates lined up for lunch, a simple but fitting way to bring the team together mid-shift.

We look forward to continuing the tradition with our next company luncheon: the Fourth of July BBQ.

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Janicki Employee Teams Compete in Ski to Sea 2025

Janicki fielded two teams for this year’s Ski to Sea race, a multi-sport relay stretching from Mount Baker to Bellingham Bay over Memorial Day weekend. The race includes seven grueling legs: downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, running, road biking, cyclocross, canoeing and kayaking.

Team Pulling Left put on an electrifying performance, securing a seventh-place finish in the corporate division and 77th overall. Will Whiton (retired Janicki employee) opened with the cross-country ski leg, followed by Ryan Barna in the downhill ski, Aidan Swenson on the run, Cesar Daou on road bike, and Ian Laursen and Fletcher Kurita in the canoe. Team captain Paul Goins rode the cyclocross leg, with Travis Freeman finishing in the kayak. Over half the team placed in the top 100 in their leg. Ryan Barna notably finished eighth overall in the downhill ski leg!

Team of Theseus placed 19th in the corporate division, overcoming last-minute substitutions and welcoming several newcomers to Ski to Sea. The team pulled together and did a great job. Captain Josh Carter led with cross-country skiing, followed by Ransom Cutshall on the downhill ski, Wyatt Brinkley on the run, Justin Plant on road bike, and canoe partners Noah Haworth and Jakob Mathisen. Casey Bloomer crushed the cyclocross leg, finishing 21st overall. Nic Sakuma closed the race, leaping from his kayak to ring the finish bell.

Employees celebrated afterward at the Fairhaven after-party with music, food trucks and vendors. Congratulations to all our competitors for their hard work and strong results among 503 teams. We already look forward to next year’s race.

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Cinco De Mayo 2025

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo

In Washington, employees gathered outside Building 5 in Hamilton to enjoy mouthwatering tacos and taco bowls from Lorenzo’s. The beautiful spring weather and the scenic foothills of the Cascades provided a stunning backdrop as team members connected over great food.

At our Utah plant, day shift employees fired up the grills to serve freshly made chicken and beef fajitas, refried beans, and corn. The aroma filled the manufacturing floor as teammates lined up to enjoy a delicious lunch together. Off-shift employees were treated to catered meals from Bella’s Fresh Mexican Grill, rounding out a celebration full of flavor and camaraderie.

Our next company luncheon will be the Fourth of July BBQ, and we look forward to celebrating the occasion with our teams!

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Janicki Teams Compete in Ski to Sea 2024

For several years, Janicki has sent employee teams to Ski to Sea, which is an annual multisport relay race from Mount Baker to Bellingham Bay on Memorial Day weekend. The events include downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, running, road biking, cyclocross, canoeing and kayaking. Ski to Sea sold out early this year, with over 500 teams registered! Janicki put together three teams for 2024. Employees were divided up into two fun teams, whose levels of training for their legs varied greatly, and one competitive team, for those training to be the very best of their respective events.

WINVAR

Our first fun team did not place due to time chip issues but put up a top-ten performance in the tenacity department. Although a few Ski to Sea veterans were on the team, all eight WINVAR warriors made their first-ever attempt at their specific leg! Jack did the cross-country ski leg, Jessie took on the downhill ski leg, Clarie Denise did the running event, and team captain Paul peddled the road bike leg. Jeff rocked the cyclocross event, Colby and Ryan paddled the canoe leg, and Eamon wrapped up the race with the kayak event.

Tool Tech Titans

The second fun team also did not place due to early releases but had a great time. The cross-country ski leg was run by Erik, and Tony ran the downhill ski/snowboard event. Karen completed the run within an hour, and Danielle successfully peddled the long 42-mile road bike leg. Ian and Fletcher conquered the canoe leg relatively uneventfully, until Fletcher discovered his phone had been calling 911 accidentally several times while in a waterproof bag. Team captain Cody surfed through 2 miles of 8-inch-deep mud with his cyclocross bike and patched up a flat tire to make it to the last leg. Finally, the team’s kayaker, Calvin, paddled to the finish line with a speedy time of 52 minutes and 33 seconds. This put him in 48th place overall for kayakers!

Composite Commandos

Our competitive team started off on the wrong foot when Justin injured himself just five minutes into the cross-country ski leg. Amazingly, he was able to power through and finish, but the other legs had some ground to make up. Kevin passed 70 racers in the downhill ski leg and team captain Sam passed another 114 in the downhill run. Casey passed an incredible 153 road bike racers to pull the Janicki team into the 99th position overall. His effort was rewarded with the 30th fastest road bike of the day! Nicholas and Lars canoed the 18 miles at a speedy 9:05 minutes per mile. Will peddled the cyclocross event at an average of 12.2 miles per hour, and Nic braved the cold Bellingham Bay in the kayak to finish the race in 9 hours and 18 minutes! The Composite Commandos ended up in 13th place for the Corporate Division and 174th overall.

After braving the wind, rain, and cold throughout the day, the teams celebrated a job well done at the finish line in Fairhaven. A big shout out to all of our wonderful Janicki athletes and volunteers for making this another fun, successful Ski to Sea!

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Ogden Marathon 2024

On May 18, seven dedicated members of the Janicki Utah team took on the exhilarating challenge of the 2024 Ogden Marathon. This event tested their physical endurance and showcased their unwavering commitment to personal achievement and team camaraderie. Set against the stunning backdrop of Ogden’s majestic mountainous canyon, our employees crossed the finish line with smiles!

Supportive “Hoopla Station”

Janicki proudly hosted a vibrant “Hoopla Station” at the marathon, where colleagues, friends, and family gathered to cheer on our runners.