Indiana is gaining traction as a new home for data centers. Major companies are looking to build in the state because of low costs, strong infrastructure, and central access to large markets. This trend is good news for Indiana’s economy and even better news for local manufacturers.
The demand for reliable, fast, and accurate manufacturing is growing. Data centers need more than land and electricity. They need parts like racks, frames, brackets, panels, cable trays, and structural support components, built with precision and delivered on time. That is where manufacturers like IMH come in.
Why Indiana Is Attracting Data Centers
Data centers are large, complex facilities that store and process digital information. Companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft build them to support cloud services, apps, websites, and AI tools. These buildings use a lot of energy and require strong power and internet infrastructure. So, site selection matters.
Indiana checks a lot of boxes:
- Affordable land compared to places like Northern Virginia or Silicon Valley
- Lower electricity costs, which helps long term operational budgets
- Business friendly tax policies, including data center specific incentives
- Central location with access to major interstates and shipping routes
- Strong utility providers and power reliability
- Workforce availability, especially in construction and trades
In short, Indiana is an efficient, cost effective place to build and run a data center.
What This Means for Manufacturing in Indiana
A single data center requires thousands of custom parts. These are not off the shelf items. Most components are engineered to fit exact specifications. That means they need to be fabricated with care and delivered on a tight schedule.
Indiana’s manufacturing industry is well positioned to meet this demand. With decades of experience and access to skilled labor, manufacturers in the state can:
- Reduce lead times
- Lower transportation costs
- Respond quickly to change orders
- Provide close coordination with contractors and builders
- Support both large and small runs without delays
This gives developers and construction teams a clear advantage, especially when timing is critical.
How IMH Supports Data Center Projects
IMH has been building metal parts in Indiana since 1955. Our facility in Indianapolis supports projects across the state and beyond. We focus on sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, and precision manufacturing for complex builds, including data centers.
We work with contractors, project engineers, and procurement teams to deliver the right parts, built to spec and delivered on time.
Some of the components we manufacture for data center builds include:
- Structural frames and racks
- Enclosures and panels
- Cable trays and covers
- Support brackets and hardware
- Custom fabricated pieces based on project drawings
Our team is experienced, responsive, and focused on helping keep your project on track.
Supporting Smart Growth in Indiana
As Indiana attracts more data center projects, there have been questions about how these builds affect local communities and resources.
At IMH, we believe responsible growth includes supporting jobs, reducing transportation emissions by sourcing locally, and building long-term partnerships with companies committed to Indiana. Our work helps keep manufacturing in-state and creates steady employment for skilled workers and fabricators. That benefits both our economy and our environment.
We are proud to play a role in building critical infrastructure while staying rooted in the community we have served for nearly 70 years.
Planning a Data Center Project in Indiana?
Indiana’s data center industry is growing quickly. The teams behind these builds need local manufacturing partners who can move fast, meet exact specifications, and deliver with consistency.
That is exactly what IMH does.
If you are working on a current or upcoming project in Indiana or anywhere in the Midwest, reach out. We are ready to help.