Noblesville leaders spotlight SMC’s 950+ jobs, $200M investment and Toyota Automated Logistics’ $165M campus
At his Sept. 10, 2026 State of the City address, Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen hosted executives from SMC Corp. of America and Toyota Automated Logistics to highlight continued Japanese investment in Noblesville, including SMC’s more than 950 full‑time employees and $200 million invested since 2009 and TAL’s $165 million campus announced in 2024.

At his Sept. 10, 2026 State of the City address, Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen brought in executives from SMC Corp. of America and Toyota Automated Logistics to emphasize ongoing Japanese investment in the city, according to a Current Publishing report.
The report says SMC Corp. of America — the U.S. subsidiary of Tokyo‑based SMC Corp. — is the largest private‑sector employer in Noblesville, employing more than 950 full‑time workers and having invested $200 million since relocating its headquarters and building a facility in 2009. SMC’s U.S. president, Kelley Stacy, told the mayor that the company values local infrastructure, land for expansion and partnerships with city leaders, and that it participates in local schools with internships and tours.
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- Current Publishing: Noblesville mayor highlights Japanese investment in the city ↗
- Mayor Chris Jensen Leads Noblesville Delegation to Japan to Support Over 1,500 Local Full-Time Jobs ↗
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