Guardian Bikes, a U.S.-based bicycle company, has announced a $19 million investment to open a new production facility in Seymour, a move that is expected to significantly increase American manufacturing jobs and reduce reliance on Chinese imports.

Guardian Bikes has secured $19 million in financing from JPMorganChase to establish a large-scale bicycle frame manufacturing facility in Seymour, Indiana. The new plant will utilize advanced technologies like robotic welding and laser-cutting, and will use domestic steel and aluminum. This initiative aims to revitalize American manufacturing and create local jobs, while also developing a Midwest supply chain for bicycle components.

$19 Million Financing Marks Milestone in Revitalizing American Manufacturing and Supply Chain ResilienceSEYMOUR, Ind., April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Guardian Bikes, the nation's leading direct-to-consumer kids' bike brand, has announced a $19 million financing with JPMorganChase to launch the first large-scale bicycle frame manufacturing operation in the United States.The new facility—located in Guardian's advanced manufacturing hub in Seymour, Indiana—represents a pivotal step in reshoring a critical industry that was once a cornerstone of American manufacturing but has been nearly entirely offshored for decades."This collaboration with JPMorganChase is helping launch a new era of American high-tech manufacturing and working-class job creation," said Brian Riley, CEO of Guardian Bikes. "We're not just building bikes—we're rebuilding an industry. And we're doing it with cutting- edge automation, good-paying local jobs, and an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and resilience.""We are proud to play a small part in Guardian's journey to disrupt the bicycle industry," said Zoë Dobbs, Commercial Banker, JPMorganChase Middle Market Banking. "We look forward to the continued transformation of a core childhood pastime."Reversing a 50-Year Trend of OffshoringToday, over 97% of all bicycles sold in the U.S. are imported, often subsidized by non- market economies. Guardian's investment begins to reverse that trend, reshoring production and reducing reliance on overseas supply chains and ensuring quality and safety for every Guardian Bikes customer.The new Seymour facility will be powered by robotic welding, advanced laser-cutting technology, and vertically integrated logistics