Bobcat Company in Bismarck Expanding Operations

Back on August 8, 2011, the Bobcat Company was in the news.

Today, the Bismarck Tribune is reporting that the Bobcat Company in Bismarck is expanding.

Bobcat’s compact attachment production will be moved to the Manufacturing Support Center at 530 S. 26th St. in Bismarck, Laura Ness Owens, public relations manager, said.

Menlo Worldwide Logistics, a partner of Bobcat, currently prepares and kits engines for Bobcat in the MSC. Menlo will be adding 150 positions to handle the new production of the compact attachments, which include things like scoops, snowblowers and auggers, Ness Owens said.

Ness Owens said the move to Bismarck was sparked by increased demand for compact attachments. She said many companies are adding services and buying more equipment to do their business.

I wonder how much of this growth is due to activity in western North Dakota (the Bakken) and in Wyoming/Colorado (the Niobrara)?