Janicki Industries, a privately owned engineering and manufacturing company with locations in Washington and Utah, is considering expanding its facilities to either Great Falls, Montana, or the south-central Idaho communities of Twin Falls and Jerome.
With over 33 years of experience, Janicki designs and manufactures composite and metallic tooling, parts, prototypes, and assembled structures for various industries. It is recognized as one of the largest privately owned Tier 1 aerospace suppliers in the United States.
The company has made significant investments in buildings and equipment, enabling it to grow from just over 900 employees in 2022 to nearly 1,900 employees by the end of 2025, along with more than one million square feet of manufacturing space. Despite this substantial expansion, demand for Janicki’s capabilities continues to exceed current capacity.
Janicki has reached a critical juncture where further growth necessitates a large-scale geographic expansion. To address this need, the company plans to invest over $800 million in a new multi-building manufacturing campus, aiming to construct up to 2 million square feet of production space over the next decade.
As part of this process, Janicki evaluated several states before issuing requests for information (RFIs). The company has conducted visits to each community and is currently performing feasibility studies and land evaluations to identify opportunities and cost challenges.
Based on the responses received, Janicki has identified several communities that could meet its needs, including Great Falls, Montana, and the south-central Idaho communities of Twin Falls and Jerome. The company is applying for state and local tax incentives and seeking infrastructure support to mitigate site development costs.
“We see great opportunity in these communities; however, the scale of upfront investment required to build a campus of this size means that competitive tax and infrastructure support will be a key factor in where we ultimately build. We are not looking for special treatment, but we are looking to use the available options to maximize our impact,” stated Nick Lavacca, community relations manager at Janicki in a press release. “As we move forward with applications, our campus layout and building designs need to be fluid and are subject to change at this early stage of identifying the right location.”
Janicki is actively engaging with local and state leaders and has met with stakeholders in Idaho and Montana this week as it works toward making a final site decision. The company anticipates that the new campus will create over 1,000 manufacturing and engineering jobs within five years and will contribute to long-term economic growth in the community for decades to come.
By Karen Anderson: April 17, 2026 – Great Falls, Mt
Author: Karen Anderson
Karen is the Editor-in-Chief overseeing all news operations at Foxys Publishing Co. She also loves photography and spending time with her dogs.
