East Helena in mix for major manufacturing plant

Washington-based Janicki Industries is eyeing a Town Pump-owned parcel along Highway 12 in East Helena for a new facility that could bring hundreds of jobs to the area, according to local officials.

In mid-January, company representatives toured area sites, including the Lamping Field parcel purchased by Town Pump in 2018, and met with East Helena Mayor Kelly Harris, Helena Mayor Emily Dean and East Helena Schools Superintendent Dan Rispens.

“They have expressed specific interest here,” Harris said. “They were doing some due diligence of places that they think might fit the bill for what they’re looking for.”