Haynes International Kokomo Plant
Large load · 2000 W DEFFENBAUGH ST, Kokomo, IN
Haynes International operates a Part 70 permitted manufacturing facility at 2000 W Defenbaugh St in Kokomo, Indiana. Haynes is building new vacuum induction melting, vacuum arc remelting and forge processes at the site. The expansion carries a total project investment of $172,500,000.
Overview
IDEM received a Haynes application for a significant modification of its Part 70 Operating Permit issued on June 13, 2023. Haynes is proposing to construct new VIM, VAR, and forge processes and supporting equipment at the Kokomo Facility to support additional production of round products. Haynes broke ground for the Vacuum Induction Melting facility and SMS Rotary Forge on September 23, 2026.
Profile
- Expansion and investment
- Kokomo council minutes put the total project investment at $172,500,000 and describe the retention of 782 jobs and the creation of 111 new jobs. Construction of the vacuum induction melting facility is expected to complete in late 2027 or early 2028, with the rotary forge slated for the second half of 2028.
- Electricity and grid
- Haynes International is a member of the Duke Energy Indiana Industrial Group in Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission proceedings, whose members purchase electricity from Duke Energy.
Facility
- Activity
- Production of round alloy products; new VIM, VAR and forge processes
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Site type
- Facility
- Operating status
- Operating
Reported May 22, 2026
Permits and agreements
- Permit
- Part 70 Operating Permit issued June 13, 2023; significant modification 067-49718-00009
Issued May 22, 2026
Related records
Timeline
- Jun 23, 2025
- Kokomo council passes tax abatement tied to the $172,500,000 Haynes project.
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- Sep 23, 2026
- Haynes breaks ground for the Vacuum Induction Melting facility and SMS Rotary Forge.
Groundbreaking Ceremony September 23rd - Haynes International