Quaker Factory In Eldon Planning Huge $30 Million Expansion, To Add 220 Jobs

ELDON, Mo. — Quaker Windows and Doors is investing more than $30 million and creating 220 new jobs to expand its manufacturing facility in Eldon.

The company's expansion will add a vertical paint line and increased capabilities for insulating glass production, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Economic Development. This will help meet demand for the company's commercial, residential, and luxury windows and doors.

“Quaker has become a huge part of Eldon,” said Eldon Mayor Trevor Vernon. “The town is being revitalized and Quaker has been a big part of that. We are excited for the next phase of the Quaker plan and look forward to working with Quaker to continue to grow.”

The expansion will enable Quaker to increase its manufacturing capacity by adding 300,000 sq ft to its existing 450,000 sq ft campus. The original phase for the company's Eldon facility was completed in 2020, but it has received three additions since then. The new planned addition will bring the total space to nearly 800,000 sq ft.

“The expansion of Quaker will not only create more new jobs, boosting local employment, but will also continue to generate revenue for our local business and further expand our housing market," said Mandy Asbury, Eldon City Administrator. "Increased economic activity will benefit our schools, improve infrastructure, and elevate the overall quality of life for our residents. We are excited about the opportunities that Quaker has brought and will continue to bring to our community."

Quaker's new facility expansion is expected to be complete by the fall of 2025. The expansion generates new employment opportunities while its design will accommodate future growth.

“This project is part of Quaker's ongoing investment in our future,” said Kevin Blansett, CEO of Quaker Windows and Doors. “Expanding our paint, thermal-fill, and glass capabilities is essential in supporting increased capacity needs for our commercial, residential, and luxury customers throughout the country.”

Quaker will benefit from the Missouri Works program, a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation.

"Quaker's ongoing investment and job creation in Eldon is a testament to our state's ability to support first-rate manufacturers," said Governor Mike Parson. "This company's growth is a prime example of the results that our state's business climate, superior infrastructure, and skilled workforce provide. We look forward to Quaker's success as it continues its decades-long history of quality and excellence in central Missouri."