Quaker Windows and Doors will expand its Eldon, Missouri, manufacturing facility, investing more than $30 million and creating 220 new jobs, according to a release from the Missouri Department of Economic Development.
Through its expansion, Quaker continues to increase its manufacturing capacity, adding 300,000 square feet to its existing 450,000-square-foot campus. The original phase for the company’s Eldon facility was completed in 2020. The location has now received three additions in four years, bringing its total space to nearly 800,000 square feet. The latest expansion includes the installation of a vertical paint line to increase powder paint capabilities. Quaker is also expanding its insulating glass production and adding tempering capabilities.
“This project is part of Quaker's ongoing investment in our future,” says Kevin Blansett, CEO of Quaker Windows and Doors. “Expanding our paint, thermal-fill and glass capabilities is essential in supporting increased capacity needs for our commercial, residential and luxury customers throughout the country.”
Quaker’s expansion continues to generate new employment opportunities in central Missouri. Quaker’s new facilities, expected to be complete by the fall of 2025, are designed to accommodate future growth.
“We’re thrilled to see Quaker continuing to grow and create even more opportunities in Eldon,” says Michelle Hataway, director of the department of economic development. “As a longstanding community partner and quality employer, Quaker’s success in central Missouri is helping Missourians prosper. Our team is grateful to support this leading manufacturer alongside our partners as it embarks on the next chapter of its inspiring story.”
For this expansion, Quaker Windows and Doors will benefit from the Missouri Works program, a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation.
What others are saying
“Quaker’s ongoing investment and job creation in Eldon is a testament to our state’s ability to support first-rate manufacturers,” says Missouri Governor Mike Parson. “This company’s growth is a prime example of the results that our state’s business climate, superior infrastructure and skilled workforce provide. We look forward to Quaker’s success as it continues its decades-long history of quality and excellence in central Missouri.”
“Quaker has become a huge part of Eldon,” says Eldon Mayor Trevor Vernon. “The town is being revitalized and Quaker has been a big part of that. We are excited for the next phase of the Quaker plan and look forward to working with Quaker to continue to grow.”
“The expansion of Quaker will not only create more new jobs, boosting local employment, but will also continue to generate revenue for our local business and further expand our housing market," says Eldon City Administrator Andy Asbury. "Increased economic activity will benefit our schools, improve infrastructure and elevate the overall quality of life for our residents. We are excited about the opportunities that Quaker has brought and will continue to bring to our community."
“The expansion of Quaker's footprint in Eldon is another example of how businesses are prospering in our service territory,” says Mark Birk, president and chairman, Ameren Missouri. “We are thrilled they chose to grow their business in central Missouri by investing in new technology and new jobs, which benefits the entire local community. Ameren Missouri’s Smart Energy Plan continues to be instrumental in making the region more attractive for businesses to grow here while also providing reliable energy to power the communities we serve.”