Lindsay Corporation Completed Omaha Facility Upgrade
The manufacturer concluded a $90 million modernization project at its Omaha site over three years.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Lindsay Corporation has finished a $90 million modernization of its manufacturing operations in Omaha. The initiative upgraded the company's assembly and production capacity following a three-year construction period.
Why it matters
The company launched this investment to address skilled labor shortages and increase overall production efficiency. It is designed to safeguard the manufacturing process against cyclical shifts in the agricultural sector.
The modernization project spanned three years and encompasses a 42,000-square-foot manufacturing plant. This investment supports new robotic welding and cutting infrastructure alongside a new 60,000-square-foot galvanizing facility.
The players
Lindsay Corporation
Lindsay Corporation is a global manufacturer focused on irrigation technology and infrastructure products.
The details
The facility now utilizes welding and cutting robots for material handling as coiled steel moves through a forming and inspection process. In December, the company will add a 60,000-square-foot galvanizing unit featuring a 50-foot-long kettle and a semiautomated dipping system.
Timeline
The modernization project occurred between 2023 and 2026.
The new galvanizing facility is scheduled to open in December 2026.
Market Landscape
This move reflects a broader industry shift toward automating manual assembly lines to maintain competitive output in the United States. It positions the company to better navigate agricultural business cycles through increased production efficiency.
The upgrades are designed to streamline production, though they do not directly alter consumer pricing at this stage. Customers may see improved product availability and lead times as the facility achieves greater operational efficiency.
The takeaway
Large-scale industrial investments often prioritize long-term efficiency over short-term gains to survive market volatility. Companies frequently modernize legacy infrastructure to adapt to labor constraints rather than relying solely on headcount expansion.
What happens next
The new 60,000-square-foot hot-dip galvanizing facility is scheduled to begin operations in December 2026, while the legacy galvanizing facility will undergo a retrofit to become a warehouse for contract manufacturing.
Further reading
For additional context on the regional industrial sector, read more at Manufacturing.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Farm Progress.
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