Franke Plating Works ready for $1.1 million expansion

Franke Plating Works is investing one point one million dollars to upgrade and expand its production facility downtown.

Posted: Mar 19, 2019 9:06 PM

Updated: Mar 20, 2019 6:32 AM

Posted By: Jentill Neal

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) - Franke Plating Works is investing $1.1 million to upgrade and expand its production facility downtown.

It's been in business for 90 years.

The company specializes in applying a metal coating to the surface of a metal part component to make them stronger and more durable.

The business helps multiple industries including automotive, agriculture, defense and medical companies.

Franke Plating Works plans to add up to 17 new jobs by the end of 2022.

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