Genie Recon to expand in Springfield, create 243 jobs

(From the Missouri Department of Economic Development)

Genie Recon, an advanced remanufacturer of telescopic boom lifts, announced today that it will expand in Springfield, investing $11.5 million and creating 243 jobs. The company’s expansion will combine the expertise of aerial lift manufacturer Genie Recon with SRC Holdings Corporation.

“Genie Recon’s continued investment in Springfield is another example of Missouri companies innovating, growing, and creating opportunities for Missourians,” said Governor Mike Kehoe. “This expansion strengthens our state’s advanced manufacturing while creating high-quality jobs that will benefit families and the Springfield region for years to come. We appreciate Genie Recon’s continued confidence in Missouri and look forward to its continued success.”

Genie Recon is created through a partnership between Springfield-based SRC Holdings Corporation and Genie Lifts. At the current 136,000-square-foot-facility, Genie Recon reconditions Genie® S®-65 and S-85 telescopic boom lifts, with plans to expand to additional models. Future company plans include adding remanufacturing capability for the electronic and hydraulic systems inside these machines, a step toward Genie Recon operating as a stand-alone reconditioning business.

“Our repeatable processes produce quality products, and keeping up with growing demand requires maintaining that discipline as we scale,” said Chris Merrifield, President of Genie Recon. “Our expansion plans represent a long-term investment in both capability and careers. We are investing in people—those with experience and those eager to learn—as we continue to build workforce development opportunities here in Springfield.”

Genie Recon restores equipment to like-new condition through a controlled, repeatable, factory-aligned process. More than being repaired, each reconditioned unit is fully disassembled, inspected, and rebuilt. Key components are remanufactured, and the machine is reassembled and tested to meet original factory specifications. This approach delivers the performance, reliability, and consistency customers expect while providing a cost-effective alternative to purchasing new equipment, improving overall fleet performance and lifecycle value for the customer.

“Genie Recon’s $11.5 million investment is a massive win for Springfield and a testament to Missouri’s strength as a premier location for advanced manufacturing,” said Michelle Hataway, Director of the Department of Economic Development. “By creating more than 200 new, high-quality jobs, this project does more than just expand a facility - it provides sustainable career pathways that will support area families and directly boost the local economy. We are thrilled to see this collaboration thrive in southwest Missouri, strengthening our workforce, reinforcing our supply chains, and driving long-term prosperity for the entire Springfield community.”

Genie Recon currently employs approximately 60 team members. The operation is actively hiring across planning, production, maintenance, engineering, and warehouse roles, with a particular need for technicians experienced in heavy equipment service and repair. To support workforce development, Genie Recon offers technical training and tuition reimbursement programs designed to help employees build long-term careers in advanced manufacturing. New jobs added as part of Genie Recon’s expansion will pay an average wage well above the county average.

For this expansion, Genie Recon 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. Genie Recon is estimated to receive $1,422,467 through the Missouri Works Program subject to verification of program requirements.