Los Lunas - Today Governor Susana Martinez announced that family-owned manufacturing company Accurate will bring 250 new jobs to Los Lunas, paying between $18 and $30 per hour.
"We are proud to help local, family-owned companies like Accurate grow and expand in New Mexico," said Governor Martinez. "Businesses like this are the backbone of our continuing efforts to diversify our economy so that our families and communities can succeed."
Accurate's two companies, Accurate Machine and Tool (AMT) and Accurate Custom Injection Mold (ACIM) will break ground in September on a new 107,500 square foot facility located in the Los Morros Business Park, bringing 250 new jobs paying between $18 and $30 per hour, and hiring preference will be given to New Mexicans. New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Cabinet Secretary Jon Barela, Los Lunas Mayor Charles Griego, and Accurate Executives Steve and Greg Pluemer joined Governor Martinez for the announcement.
"Increased sales and contracts required us to expand but there was not room at the current site," said Greg Pluemer, of Accurate Machine & Tool. "We looked at the numbers and it was clear that New Mexico is the most competitive and welcoming place for us to operate, especially with the new tax changes for manufacturers."
ATM and ACIM will receive $400,000 in Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) funds from the New Mexico Economic Development Department to help with the design and construction of their facility. "I am thrilled that companies like Accurate continue to find New Mexico's business environment as a competitive place to do business," Secretary Barela said. "We have been working hard to reform our climate for businesses, and continue to improve New Mexico's reputation as an ideal place for manufacturing."
AMT and AIMC are privately-held, family-owned business started by Herb Pluemer that currently employs 50 workers. AMT was founded in Albuquerque in 1962 and is a tool and die manufacturer for defense contracts, medical applications, and private sector business. ACIM was founded in 1998 and is one of only three companies in the United States that produces in-mold labeled drink ware. Their product line includes medical components and food and beverage packaging for movie theaters and sports arenas.
Information from Office of the Governor