Stonhard's Fort Wayne, Indiana Facility Expansion Boosts Efficiency and Improves Safety and Employee Retention

Aug. 20, 2025 — Stonhard, a global leader in manufacturing and installing high-performance seamless floors, walls, and linings, announced today the completion of a 33,000-square-foot expansion at its Polymer Place production facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the milestone, which marks a significant step in Stonhard’s ongoing commitment to innovation, safety, and operational excellence.

The expanded space houses a fully automated production line dedicated to urethane fill systems, a critical component for flooring in the food and beverage industry. The new batching, bagging, and palletizing equipment is expected to increase manufacturing efficiency by up to 65%.

“This expansion is more than additional square footage — it’s a major leap forward in how we deliver value to our customers and support our employees,” said Jeff Beam, Senior Operations Manager at Stonhard. “The automation boosts productivity and improves workplace safety and employee retention.”

Previously, the production process relied heavily on manual labor, including repetitive lifting of 40-pound bags. The newly implemented system streamlines the operation and reflects Stonhard’s broader continuous improvement initiative. Stonhard’s Fort Wayne facility continues to be a cornerstone of its manufacturing footprint, and this investment ensures the company remains agile and responsive to the growing demands of its global customer base.