Janicki is a privately owned engineering and manufacturing company founded in 1993. The company specializes in designing and building composite and metallic tooling, parts, prototypes, and assembled structures for customers in the aerospace, defense, space, and marine industries, among others. As one of the largest privately owned Tier 1 aerospace suppliers in the United States, Janicki offers full-scale production capabilities for projects of any size.
On June 2nd, Janicki announced that it has selected Great Falls, Montana, as the site for its next manufacturing campus. This $800 million investment will add 2 million square feet of production space over the next decade. Janicki expects to create 1,000 new jobs within the first five years, with total employment projected to exceed 2,000 jobs once construction of the campus is complete.
The decision follows a comprehensive multi-month site evaluation process, driven by the sustained growth in aerospace, defense, and space programs, which has increased demand beyond the capacity of Janicki’s current facilities. The new campus is part of a phased growth strategy across multiple states, aimed at meeting increasing customer demand while generating meaningful economic opportunities in the communities where Janicki operates.
The site selection process included personal visits by company leaders John and Peter Janicki, along with their families, to each candidate community, where they assessed the people, culture, and long-term opportunities available for employees and residents. Great Falls emerged as the top choice, receiving strong support from the governor and local economic development teams.
“We are thrilled to welcome Janicki to Montana and celebrate the company’s $800 million investment in Great Falls. Through its creation of over 1,000 good-paying jobs, Janicki will inspire innovation, strengthen our economy, and support our growing communities for years to come,” said Greg Gianforte, governor of Montana. “The Treasure State is proud to attract job creators like Janicki that choose to expand from high-tax, high-regulation blue states to take advantage of our unmatched quality of life, lower taxes, and strong workforce. I look forward to seeing the impact of this significant investment.”
Janicki is acquiring 180 acres of land within the AgriTech Park. Construction is expected to begin in July 2026, with the first phase of the campus anticipated to open by the end of 2027.
“We are very thankful for our customers and grateful for the employees who continue to meet or exceed our customers’ needs,” said John Janicki, president of Janicki. “We believe in creating an environment where hard work, innovation and collaboration are rewarded, not only professionally, but through opportunities to build a life, own a home, raise a family or pursue entrepreneurial goals. Great Falls embodies the kind of community where we feel those opportunities can flourish.”
The Great Falls campus will expand Janicki’s operational presence to three states and reflects the company’s long-term commitment to the customers, employees, and communities it serves.
Author: Karen Anderson
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