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.

At a glance
- Expansion
- 106,000 square feet
- Target completion
- Fourth quarter 2026
- Budget
- Undisclosed
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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Read story →What happens next
Bard continues to target completion in the fourth quarter of 2026; no exact completion date or subsequent completion announcement was verified.
Source for this milestone →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.
Supporting source →Sources & reporting
- Bard Madison facility expansion announcement · October 2026
Sources checked 2026-11-07.
