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w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m O c t o b e r 2 0 19 • I NSIGH T | 15 [continued ] » • INTERSTATE 41 CORRIDOR Brown, Calumet, Outagamie, Winnebago, Fond du Lac Counties Gulfstream opens Appleton aircraft maintenance facility Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. opened its new $40 million aircra maintenance facility at the Appleton International Airport. e facility increased Gulfstream's local maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations and created nearly 100 jobs, with the potential for more in the next few years. e nearly 190,000-square-foot building, northeast of the airport terminal, includes 101,853 square feet of space, which will accommodate 12 Gulfstream G650ER or G650 aircra. In addition to offices, back shops and general support space, the expansion adds a new sales and design center and increased customer access to Gulfstream's design portfolio. e facility boasts several sustainable features, including sensitive land protection, a rainwater management system, enhanced control systems for heating and cooling, optimized energy performance and electric vehicle charging stations. It is expected to receive U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification. Ariens Co. announces $30M in plant improvements, hiring plans Ariens Co. is halfway through a $30 million transformation of its Plant 1 that will allow the Brillion company to meet growing demand for its zero-turn mowers. e company's five-year trend of double- digit growth is spurring the project, which should be complete next summer. Ariens also is looking to hire another 150 workers for various manufacturing positions to meet its continued growth. e transformation project touches all areas of the 320,000-square-foot plant and includes a new $19 million paint system, lasers, robotic welders, steel delivery bay and shipping docks. It also focuses on workplace enhancements in ergonomics, safety, air quality, automation to assist with heavy tasks and automated guided vehicles to move products. Demand for zero-turn mowers is fueling Ariens' growth, says Matt Meden, the company's vice president of marketing. "at market is increasing by 500,000 per year, and each year, our share of that continues to grow," he says. "We've done a lot of work on brand awareness, so when they get to a power equipment dealer or Home Depot or Lowes — where we also sell our products — they'll be looking for us." Jewelers Mutual Insurance changes corporate structure Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. policyholders have approved a plan to convert the Neenah organization's corporate structure to a mutual holding company. Sarah likes knowing her employees have choices. That's why she chooses a health plan with one of the largest networks in Wisconsin. So her employees can choose the doctors they trust. If you're like Sarah, you'll like UnitedHealthcare. Visit uhc.com/WI Plan benefi ts and programs may vary. Insurance coverage provided by or through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company or its affi liates. Health Plan coverage provided by or through UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin, Inc. 8372025.0 3/19 ©2019 United HealthCare Services, Inc. 18-10762-A