SHELBYVILLE, Ind. – Veggie-based burgers, sausages, and hot dogs will soon be made in the Hoosier state.

Greenleaf Foods SPC, a maker of plant-based burgers, sausages, and other meat substitutes, announced plans Monday to build a new factory in Shelbyville and hire 460 workers by 2021.

The plant, to be built near the intersection of Interstate 74 and State Road 44, will be the largest plant-based protein facility in North America, the company said Monday.

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb said he is confident the state’s “skilled workforce” will play a key role in Greenleaf’s success and growth in the years to come.

“In Indiana, we’re proud to support a global economy with more than 950 foreign-owned businesses here providing quality career opportunities for our residents. And we’re thrilled to welcome Greenleaf Foods, SPC to that growing list and to our Indiana family,” Governor Eric Holcomb said.

Shelbyville Mayor Tom DeBaun said he is “thrilled” that Greenleaf chose Shelbyville for its new facility.

“It’s further validation that the administrations of the City of Shelbyville and Shelby County are working collaboratively to make this a great place to do business,” DeBaun said. “This project diversifies our employment options locally and regionally as well as bringing tremendous opportunities to our community.”