Recent Business Expansions

Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.

2010
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., announced plans to create 150 new jobs in Dubuque and Bellevue, Iowa, adding to the current Sedgwick CMS Dubuque workforce of 210. A 10,000 square foot expansion to the building currently leased by the company is planned.

"We have experienced great results since the opening of our Dubuque office in 2006," said Sedgwick CMS President and CEO David A. North. "Our Dubuque colleagues have done an outstanding job learning our business and taking care of our clients."

LabStrong

June 2010
LabStrong Corporation announced an expansion that includes both capital investment and 12 new jobs. Labstrong began operations in Dubuque just three years ago as a manufacturer of custom and standard laboratory equipment used in the life sciences, biotechnology, education, research, and healthcare markets.

FarmTek

June 2010
FarmTek announced the construction of a new building and the addition of 100 jobs. The expansion will allow the company to boost production of its popular ClearSpan fabric structures.

Peninsula Gaming, LLC

June 2010
Peninsula Gaming, LLC, headquartered in Dubuque, is among the fastest growing privately held casino operations in the United States. Peninsula's new construction/expansion of their corporate headquarters in Dubuque will create 10 new jobs.

Nordstrom

June 2010
One of the nation's top fashion specialty retailers, Nordstrom, will add 35 new jobs in Dubuque. Nordstrom operates a state-of-the-art distribution center in Dubuque and has expanded multiple times since locating in Dubuque in 1992.

Schieffer Company International

October 2009
Success and innovation within the marketplace translates into new jobs and capital investment for Schieffer Company International, who has announced an expansion that will double production and add approximately 15 new jobs. Schieffer Company International established their Peosta location in 1998.

Morrison Bros. Co.

June 2008
With over 150 years of experience and more than 1,200 products, Morrison Brothers announced plans to move forward with an exciting expansion. The project included a new HQ and R&D Tech Center, new warehouse capacity, and 10 new jobs. When completed, the company will consolidate all Dubuque operations at its new East 7th Street location.

Vanguard

June 2008
Serving diverse segments, including a growing client base in the point-of-sale display market, the company announced plans to build a new 30,000 square foot headquarters and production plant. Vanguard expanded in the Dubuque Industrial Center West with an approximate investment of $1.4 million and the creation of 10 new jobs.

Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing, Inc.

June 2008
The company announced plans to invest an estimated $4.3 million in new equipment and modernization. The plan included 20,000 square feet of new construction and the creation of 17 new jobs.

Bodine Electric Company

October 2007
The world's leading manufacturer of fractional horsepower motors and gear motors announced plans to expand its Peosta operation. The proposed expansion will add up to 120 new jobs and almost 100,000 square feet of new space.

Medline Industries

October 2007
One of Dubuque's fastest growing companies announced plans to add 75 new jobs and invest an estimated $8.1 million for a new 66,000 square foot office complex in Dubuque Industrial Center West. The new complex opened in June 2009.

Art's Way Vessels

July 2007
The manufacturer of large pressure vessels and tanks announced plans to construct a new 33,000 square foot facility in the Dubuque Industrial Center West. The estimated $1.3 million expansion will also add 10 new jobs.

John Deere Dubuque Works

June 2007
John Deere announced - for at least the third time in just five years - plans to add additional production to its Dubuque Works operation. Initially creating 15 jobs, the production of cabs for crawlers increased the growth potential for the company.

Entegee Engineering Technical Group

June 2007
Entegee announced plans to construct an 11,250 square foot office building in the Dubuque Technology Park. The project investment was estimated at $900,000 and the company added 10 new jobs while retaining 85 employees.

Hodge Company

April 2007
The Hodge Company built a new 30,000 square foot building for Material Handling's operations. It also constructed a 20,000 square foot building for another division of the Hodge Company, InfoSafe Records Management, in the Dubuque Industrial Center West.

In early August 2006, the company also announced an expansion at 7425 Chavenelle Road in the Dubuque Industrial Center West. It added 40,000 square feet to the facility which is occupied by DDI, Inc. and Automated Presort Inc.

Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company

April 2007
The Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company announced plans for a new 120,000 square foot state-of-the-art distribution center and office building in the Dubuque Industrial Center West. The company, which is the remaining division of the W.C. Brown Publishing Company, invested more than $5 million in the Dubuque location and added 10 positions to the 188 jobs being retained.

Durrant

January 2007
Durrant announced plans to rehabilitate and build new office space in the Port of Dubuque. The company invested $3 million in construction to transform one of Dubuque's oldest manufacturing facilities into world-class office space. Durrant's innovative project serves as a model for sustainable building practices. This global architectural design firm, headquartered in Dubuque, also added 10 career opportunities to its employment of 49.

Oral Arts Dental Laboratory

October 2006
Oral Arts Dental Laboratories announced plans to move into a $1.3 million, 14,200 square foot facility in the Dubuque Industrial Center West. The company retained 54 jobs and created an additional 10 positions.

Straka Johnson Architects, P.C.

August 2006
Straka Johnson Architects, P.C. announced plans to move its corporate headquarters to a new location in the Dubuque Technology Park. The company now occupies 4,000 square feet of office space in the new complex which is also home to Sedgwick CMS.

Sedgwick CMS

August 2006
Sedgwick Claims Management Services of Memphis, Tennessee, announced it would expand into a new facility in the Dubuque Technology Park. The company moved into its 28,000 square feet of office space in June of 2007. Prior to the construction of the new facility, the company occupied temporary office space in Historic Downtown Dubuque and added over 100 jobs to the Greater Dubuque workforce.

Cottingham & Butler

August 2006
Cottingham & Butler announced a multi-million dollar expansion. This ongoing project includes an expansion and remodel of its corporate headquarters located at 800 Main Street in the Security Building in Historic Downtown Dubuque. This home-grown flagship company has added at least 90 quality career opportunities.

Giese

June 2006
Giese announced an approximate $1.3 million investment and construction of an 18,000 square foot addition onto its current location in the Dubuque Industrial Center West. Giese also created 15 new jobs.

Dubuque Screw Products Inc.

June 2006
Dubuque Screw Products Inc. constructed a 30,000 square foot facility in the Dubuque Industrial Center West and created 10 new jobs.

Uelner Precision Tool & Die

May 2006
Uelner Precision Tool & Die received zoning approval to add space at its existing facility - allowing for a major capital investment in new equipment.

Theisen Supply, Inc.

April 2006
Theisen Supply, Inc announced a $5 million investment in a 110,000 square foot state-of-the-art distribution center, which includes a 20,000 square foot office for the company's corporate headquarters in the Dubuque Industrial Center West. Theisen's also created 10 new jobs.

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Namasco

February 2006
Namasco announced a $6 million investment for an expansion onto the current location and the creation of 40 new jobs.

John Deere Dubuque Works

January 2006
John Deere Dubuque Works first announced 30 new jobs; then an additional 100+ new jobs. The company also added two Forestry production lines and the Forestry Engineering Headquarters to the current John Deere Dubuque Works location.