NorthStar Battery unveiled its new 320,000-square-foot plant Aug. 25. The facility in Partnership Industrial Center West complements the company’s existing 270,000-square-foot operation in the Partnership Industrial Center. City and state officials joined company leaders to offer tours of the facility, which was partially funded through $2.7 million in Enhanced Enterprise Zone Tax Credits. When fully staffed, the new plant could double the company’s current 350 employee total in Springfield. Above, Claes Ekström, board chairman of NorthStar and co-owner of NorthStar's parent company, Altor, addresses the crowd.

NorthStar Battery unveiled its new 320,000-square-foot plant Aug. 25. The facility in Partnership Industrial Center West complements the company’s existing 270,000-square-foot operation in the Partnership Industrial Center. City and state officials joined company leaders to offer tours of the facility, which was partially funded through $2.7 million in Enhanced Enterprise Zone Tax Credits. When fully staffed, the new plant could double the company’s current 350 employee total in Springfield. Above, city and state leaders join company officials in cutting the ribbon on the new factory.

NorthStar Battery unveiled its new 320,000-square-foot plant Aug. 25. The facility in Partnership Industrial Center West complements the company’s existing 270,000-square-foot operation in the Partnership Industrial Center. City and state officials joined company leaders to offer tours of the facility, which was partially funded through $2.7 million in Enhanced Enterprise Zone Tax Credits. When fully staffed, the new plant could double the company’s current 350 employee total in Springfield. Above, Claes Ekström, NorthStar's board chairman, cuts the ribbon on the facility.

NorthStar Battery unveiled its new 320,000-square-foot plant Aug. 25. The facility in Partnership Industrial Center West complements the company’s existing 270,000-square-foot operation in the Partnership Industrial Center. City and state officials joined company leaders to offer tours of the facility, which was partially funded through $2.7 million in Enhanced Enterprise Zone Tax Credits. When fully staffed, the new plant could double the company’s current 350 employee total in Springfield. Above, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce President Jim Anderson presents a metal sign to NorthStar President Jerry Hoffman. The sign reads "Celebrating excellence."

Jim Anderson, president of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, addresses the crowd gathered Aug. 25 as NorthStar Battery unveiled its new 320,000-square-foot plant. The facility in Partnership Industrial Center West complements the company’s existing 270,000-square-foot operation in the Partnership Industrial Center. City and state officials joined company leaders to offer tours of the facility, which was partially funded through $2.7 million in Enhanced Enterprise Zone Tax Credits. When fully staffed, the new plant could double the company’s current 350 employee total in Springfield.

Ron Richard, speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives, addresses the crowd gathered Aug. 25 as NorthStar Battery unveils its new 320,000-square-foot plant. The facility in Partnership Industrial Center West complements the company’s existing 270,000-square-foot operation in the Partnership Industrial Center. City and state officials joined company leaders to offer tours of the facility, which was partially funded through $2.7 million in Enhanced Enterprise Zone Tax Credits. When fully staffed, the new plant could double the company’s current 350 employee total in Springfield.

NorthStar Battery unveiled its new 320,000-square-foot plant Aug. 25. The facility in Partnership Industrial Center West complements the company’s existing 270,000-square-foot operation in the Partnership Industrial Center. City and state officials joined company leaders to offer tours of the facility, which was partially funded through $2.7 million in Enhanced Enterprise Zone Tax Credits. When fully staffed, the new plant could double the company’s current 350 employee total in Springfield.

NorthStar Battery President Jerry Hoffman addresses the crowd gathered Aug. 25 as NorthStar unveiled its new 320,000-square-foot plant. The facility in Partnership Industrial Center West complements the company’s existing 270,000-square-foot operation in the Partnership Industrial Center. City and state officials joined company leaders to offer tours of the facility, which was partially funded through $2.7 million in Enhanced Enterprise Zone Tax Credits. When fully staffed, the new plant could double the company’s current 350 employee total in Springfield.