Manufacturing Industry in Falls City, NE

Manufacturing Operations Scale Confidently

Falls City provides infrastructure and a workforce to support medium- to large-scale manufacturing operations. Recent reinvestments by Industrial Park employers demonstrate the region’s capacity for efficient expansion. Manufacturers benefit from access to rail, highways, and a cross-regional labor pool, enabling cost-effective production and distribution.

Industrial Sites Equipped for Advanced Manufacturing

Falls City offers industrial sites with utilities and logistics ready for manufacturing growth:

  • Electric capacity: Falls City Utilities provides 21,116 kW, with a peak demand of 15,100 kW. A $15 million state grant was matched by a $20 million community bond for the design and construction of a new electrical transmission line to accommodate community growth and secure reliability.
  • Natural gas, water, and sewer: Available to support medium-to-large facilities.
  • Rail access: Direct connections to Union Pacific and BNSF; large undeveloped rail campus for inbound raw materials and outbound products.
  • Transportation links: Highway connections complement rail logistics for multi-modal distribution.

Proven Manufacturing Presence

Falls City shows consistent market confidence:

  • Multiple industrial reinvestments, including FAST Global Solutions, Consolidated Grain & Barge, Helena Agri-Enterprises, and Herzog expansions
  • Facilities and workforce can scale to meet higher production volumes
  • Industrial utility infrastructure supports heavy industrial loads and advanced manufacturing requirements

Workforce Readiness

Falls City draws from a regional labor pool of approximately 62,305 workers within 45 miles. Key advantages include:

  • Proximity to 19 colleges and technical schools within 90 minutes
  • Nebraska Customized Job Training (CJT) grants for on-the-job skills development
  • Experienced labor in manufacturing, processing, and agriculture-based industries
  • Net Negative Commuter County (Richardson County, Nebraska)
    • 2021 Available Jobs: 2,987
    • 2021 Resident Workers: 4,373
    • 2021 Net Commuters: -1,386
    • This data shows the local workforce is commuting for other opportunities.

Infrastructure Considerations

Manufacturers should consider:

  • Utility upgrades for extremely high-load operations
  • Geotechnical and soil evaluation for heavy manufacturing pads
  • On-site logistics planning for rail spur or yard expansions

Data-Driven Planning Support

Falls City provides access to:

  • Industrial electric rates and demand-charge schedules
  • Comparative site soil and geotechnical reports
  • Rail and highway transport analyses for cost-efficient distribution

For more information on how Manufacturing companies can benefit from the City of Falls City unique advantage, reach out to the Falls City EDGE Executive Director Lucas Froeschl.