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Bard Targets Fourth-Quarter Completion of Georgia Factory Expansion

The 106,000-square-foot addition in Madison will add production capacity and advanced manufacturing equipment.

CNC milling machine in a teaching machine shop, 2009; representative photograph
CNC milling machine in a teaching machine shop, 2009; representative photograph. Photo: JohnRH4 / CC BY-SA 2.0. No editorial alterations; WordPress may resize or crop for display.
Jeff Wilcox / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0; representative CNC equipment.

At a glance

Expansion
106,000 square feet
Target completion
Fourth quarter 2026
Budget
Undisclosed
Scope
Production capacity, automated press brakes, robotics, additive manufacturing and a new access road

Bard Manufacturing says its 106,000-square-foot expansion in Madison, Georgia, is nearing completion, with completion expected in the fourth quarter of 2026. The company’s October update describes additional production capacity for its heating and cooling equipment.

The expansion includes automated tool-changing press brakes, robotics and additive manufacturing capabilities. A new access road is also part of the project. Bard serves customers including schools, equipment shelters and data centers.

Key details

  • Scale: A 106,000-square-foot facility addition.
  • Schedule: Fourth-quarter 2026 completion is the company’s stated expectation, not confirmation of completed commissioning.
  • Workforce: Bard highlights a state-registered apprenticeship program supporting employee development.

Next steps

Jobseekers can review Bard’s official careers page for current openings and location requirements. Contractors and technicians can check Bard’s training portal for available courses. Equipment customers should confirm product availability and delivery times directly rather than assuming new factory capacity is already operational.

Contacts & resources

Bard facility update — October 2026. The announcement does not disclose a project budget or a supplier bid deadline.

Details reviewed October 10, 2026. Check linked official updates before acting.

Representative manufacturing photograph: CNC milling machine, 2009; not Bard’s factory. JohnRH4 · CC BY-SA 2.0. No editorial alterations; display may be resized or cropped. Display adaptations retain the stated license.

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What happens next

Bard continues to target completion in the fourth quarter of 2026; no exact completion date or subsequent completion announcement was verified.

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Why it matters for the industry

The 106,000-square-foot addition expands HVAC production and advanced manufacturing capacity. Project budget, contractor and open procurement were not disclosed.

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Sources & reporting

Sources checked 2026-11-07.

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