The maker of mechanical and structural tubing has announced it will be locating its operations in Brownstown, creating up to 56 new jobs by 2015.

According to a company press release, E&H Tubing, who recently acquired the assets of Indiana Steel and Tube, will be leasing two former Indiana Steel and Tube facilities.

The 100,000 square-foot facility and 68,000 square-foot facility, which are located on a combined 20 acres of land in Brownstown, are fully operational and will continue to produce mechanical steel tubing, structural steel tubing and all-coated products.

The tubing is used in a wide range of products including racking systems, chain link fences, patio furniture, agricultural equipment and satellite products.

The company has already hired machine operators, fork truck operators and packaging positions and plans to add additional positions as part of a second shift in the upcoming months.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered E&H Tubing, Inc. up to USD 400,000 in performance-based tax credits and up to USD 40,000 in training grants based on the company's job creation plans. These tax credits are performance-based, meaning until Hoosiers are hired, the company is not eligible to claim incentives. The town of Brownstown approved additional tax abatement at the request of the Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation.