DULUTH, Minn., Sept. 20, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IKONICS Corporation (Nasdaq:IKNX), a Duluth-based imaging technology company, announced its Phase II ribbon cutting scheduled for Thursday, September 22 at 3:00 pm on the site of the company’s 11 acre property in Morgan Park. The new, 27,300 square-foot structure contains a 20,500 square-foot production floor that houses the IKONICS Advanced Material Solutions (AMS) business unit in addition to offices and ancillary facilities. IKONICS AMS serves the aerospace and electronics markets. The new building is an addition to the 37,000 square-foot building built in 2009. According to IKONICS CEO, Bill Ulland, this expansion is part of the company’s long-term growth plan.
Duluth Mayor Emily Larson is scheduled to be on hand, along with several City of Duluth and DEDA officials. Johnson Wilson Contractors, general contractor for the project, along with LHB Engineers and other subcontractors are scheduled to attend the ribbon cutting, as are representatives from several local community groups.
Ribbon cutting will take place at IKONICS West, 2302 Commonwealth Avenue, Duluth, MN 55808. The public is invited to attend and tour the new facility.