At the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit win Washington D.C. on Monday, May 4, Bauner Inc. announced they 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.
Bauner Inc. is a manufacturing company from the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Joining a delegation from Kazakhstan and Washington, was Edna City Manager Gary Broz, Victoria Economic Development Corp.
Regional Partnership President Jonas Titus, CEcD, and Operations Director Diane Drussell.
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.
“Bauner selected Edna for its strong community character and pro-business environment,” Broz said. “It’s a great-sized business for us, and this was a truly great day for our city.”
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 company is owned by a sister and two brothers,” Broz said. “She fell in love with Edna and the facility was purchased. I’ve been told they will not use the silos, but it’s not official, but they will be using the two warehouses.”
The Edna facility will enable Bauner 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 10 to 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.”
Broz said next steps will be getting more communication time with the Bauner leaders.
To learn more about Bauner Inc., visit their website at https://en. bauner.kz/.
