Another major industrial development on 840 acres sought for New Carlisle near 680-acre GM/Samsung site in St. Joseph County

The St. Joseph County Redevelopment Commission approved two agreements Thursday that allow a developer — listed only as Razor5, LLC — to further investigate its possible development of the land.   

It’s unclear from county documents what or who Razor5 is. County Economic Development Director Bill Schalliol likewise was vague about the company, citing that it’s “early in the process.” 

Although he said that it wouldn’t be a supplier for the battery plant, he described it as being “complementary” to the nearby manufacturers (batteries, steel, etc.), both in terms of the demands on utilities as well as the “diversity of products” made.  

Asked if the manufacturer is in the transportation industry, he said, “Some aspects of the business probably are.” But he said Razor5 has nothing to do with razors or the Razor scooter manufacturer.