Ross Industries Inc. today announced the approval to expand its Ross Mixing Inc. manufacturing plant in Port St. Lucie, FL. The expansion will add nearly 12,000 sq. ft. to the existing building. The new total enclosed manufacturing space at this location will increase to approx. 45,000 sq. ft. The contract for the expansion will be awarded before the end of the year with completion being planned for mid 2010. This new addition will be the fifth since the opening of the original plant in 1988. Included in the expansion will be a new 10-ton crane extension, as well as additional assembly and finishing space. The Port St. Lucie location manufactures a full range of mixers and blenders. Included are high speed dispersers, dual and triple shaft mixers, planetary mixers, discharge systems, ribbon blenders, high shear mixers, pressure vessels, tanks and other custom fabricated equipment The plant is also used to rebuild and inventory the company's line of rental equipment. Ross manufactures in five company owned locations in the United States, two in China and one in India. Additional information on the company's capabilities can be obtained by contacting, John Paterson - Vice President of Ross Mixing. Mr. Paterson can be reached by email at [email protected] or by writing Ross Mixing Inc., 1249 SE Industrial Blvd. Port St. Lucie, Florida 34952 - Telephone: 772-337-0900