Med-Mizer to expand facility, add more than 70 jobs

BATESVILLE, Ind.) — Med-Mizer in Batesville is expanding its facility and creating up to 73 new high-paying jobs over the next few years. 

The medical device company and defense contractor will increase production at its existing 40,000-square-foot facility with new machinery and equipment. It will also retrofit the space to accommodate growth and a second shift. 

The expansion will enable the company to grow its production of hospital beds and safe patient handling solutions, which serve patients and caregivers across hospitals, hospice, long-term care, rehabilitation facilities and home care settings.

Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced the expansion on Tuesday.

“Med-Mizer’s commitment to grow and create new, high-wage jobs here in Indiana is made possible by our pro-growth business climate and our skilled workforce,” Gov. Braun said. 

The expansion will also support Med-Mizer’s fulfillment of a recently awarded five-year contract with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) through its partner, DiSorb Systems, to provide at-home hospital beds, support surfaces and related accessories to Veterans nationwide. 

Med-Mizer’s growth bolsters Indiana’s growing defense ecosystem that has increased defense contracts by 24% since 2020.

Med-Mizer’s expansion is expected to more than double its current workforce. The company has already started hiring for positions in manufacturing, engineering, technical support, quality, shipping and customer service, with additional opportunities anticipated as production continues to increase. 

New positions are expected to offer average wages 134% of the Ripley County average, the company said.