State of Montana Newsroom
Governor Gianforte Cuts Ribbon on Ex-Guard Manufacturing Facility in Kalispell
Continues 56 County Tour in Flathead County
KALISPELL, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte yesterday continued his 56 County Tour in Flathead County and joined Ex-Guard to celebrate the opening of its new facility in Kalispell.
“Montana is open for business, and we are thrilled to welcome Ex-Guard to Big Sky Country,” said Gov. Gianforte. “Ex-Guard is an American manufacturer building grille guards for semi-trucks, pickups, and other vehicles, and we’re proud they’ve chosen Montana as the home for their western operation.”
Founded in 2009 in Des Moines, Iowa, Ex-Guard manufactures grille guards for semi-trucks, pickups, and other vehicles. The facility in Kalispell will be the home for company’s latest expansion and its headquarters for western operations.
With 5 employees currently, this facility will manufacture guards and expedite shipping time for Western states. Last year, Ex-Guard purchased a lot in the Glacier Industrial Rail Park and completed construction earlier this year.
Joining the governor for the ribbon-cutting were Department of Commerce Director Marta Bertoglio and Ex-Guard General Manager Ryan Holt.
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