Something old is becoming new again.
Bauner Inc., a manufacturing company from the Republic of Kazakhstan, announced Mon., May 4, that it will be investing $15 million to build a state-of-the-art facility to manufacture aluminum siding at the old rice dryer on Fannin Street.
The news was announced at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, D.C. and included a delegation from Kazakhstan and Washington, as well as Edna City Manager Gary Broz and Victoria Economic Development Corp. Regional Partnership President Jonas Titus, CEcD, and Operations Director Diane Drussell.
“Bauner selected Edna for its strong community character and pro-business environment,” Broz said. “This is a truly great day for our city.”
The project will localize production of premium aluminum extrusion profiles and architectural façade systems to better serve the growing U.S. construction market while ensuring full compliance with U.S. standards and regulatory requirements.
According to its website, Bauner was founded five years ago with the ambitious goal of reforming the construction industry through innovations in facade technologies. Over these years, Bauner has evolved into one of the market leaders in the segment of ventilated facade systems, offering products that combine aesthetics, durability, and environmental friendliness.
The Edna facility will enable Brauner to reduce lead times, improve order fulfillment, and strengthen service capabilities nationwide as part of its long-term North American expansion strategy. By integrating efficient production processes, the company aims to deliver consistent, high-quality products while fostering partnerships with U.S. developers and contractors and contributing to regional economic growth and job creation.
The facility is expected to employ around 15 workers once it is operational.
“Edna is a great place to invest,” Titas said. “The VEDC Regional Partnership continues to work to promote opportunities to invest in Edna. This is a great partnership and one that we are very proud of.”
To learn more about Bauner Inc., visit their website at https://en.bauner.kz/.