Batesville manufacturer to expand Merkel Road facility

Planning to add upwards of 50 jobs

(BATESVILLE, Ind.) – A Batesville manufacturer that purchased the Shell Building in 2022 is planning to expand their facility and add more jobs. 

IKIO plans to expand the current 50,000 square foot facility to 150,000 square feet, while creating up to 50 new jobs over the next two years.

Batesville Mayor John Irrgang says this expansion shows IKIO’s commitment to innovation and their vision for the future. 

“This planned expansion, which would triple their footprint to 150,000 square feet and create up to 50 new jobs, demonstrates their continued confidence in our community and reinforces Batesville's position as a key location for manufacturing. I’m pleased to offer my support to this initiative,” Irrgang said.

The City helped construct the shell building on Merkel Road to entice new industries, support economic sustainability, and bring new jobs to our community. 

IKIO is an LED lighting manufacturer and their CEO is Ekam Deep Sing said.

He said, “The City of Batesville has been an invaluable partner in our growth, and we are grateful for their support. This expansion strengthens our commitment to U.S. manufacturing, sustainability, and keeping jobs local as we continue to innovate in Sola and Lighting solutions.”