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Monee, IL Manufacturing Expansion Adds 51 Jobs at New Facility
Monee, IL – A $51.4 million manufacturing expansion has officially opened in Will County, …Monee, IL – A $51.4 million manufacturing expansion has officially opened in Will County, bringing dozens
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-09-25T12:33:59.446Z
Monee, IL – A $51.4 million manufacturing expansion has officially opened in Will County, bringing dozens of new jobs and a 100,000 square foot facility to Monee.
According to the governor's office, Gov. JB Pritzker joined state economic development officials and Voortman Steel Machinery leaders for the grand opening of the company's expanded U.S. headquarters. The project is expected to create 51 new jobs while retaining 40 existing positions . Pasted markdown
The Netherlands based Voortman Steel Group manufactures CNC steel processing machinery and develops related software. The family owned company was founded in 1968, while Voortman USA was incorporated in Illinois in 2005 to serve customers across North, Central and South America.
Pritzker participated in the project's groundbreaking in October 2024. The newly completed expansion is designed to help the company meet growing customer demand while bringing additional manufacturing and supply chain operations to Illinois.
Voortman USA President Ben Morrall said the facility will provide technical jobs, hands on training and long term career opportunities in the region.
The project received support through Illinois' Economic Development for a Growing Economy, or EDGE, program . State officials said companies participating in EDGE agreements during 2026 have committed to nearly 6,000 new jobs and more than $2.6 billion in investment statewide.
The Monee expansion adds to continued manufacturing and logistics development in Will County, which benefits from its location near major Chicago area transportation and supply chain networks.
State and local officials joined company leaders in celebrating the facility's opening and its anticipated economic impact on Monee and surrounding communities.