Zimmer Holdings, Inc, of Warsaw, Indiana, an industry leader in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of reconstructive and spinal implants and related orthopaedic surgical products, has announced plans to expand its research and development capabilities and facilities in Warsaw.

Approximately 275 new professional jobs are expected to be added through 2010 as a result of the expansion, which involves nearly 100,000 square feet of new construction and renovation of 56,000 square feet of existing space. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation, along with the city of Warsaw, worked together to provide an incentive package to help secure this major expansion, including more than $5 million over the next 10 years in tax credits and training grants for technology professionals.

Zimmer has over 6500 employees and operations in more than 24 countries, and sells products in more than 100 countries. Zimmer's 2004 sales were approximately $3 billion.

—A. Techman