Earnings for the quarter fell to $25.8 million, driven by a weak market for home power generators. The improvements will enable Generac to make prototypes and tests products faster. According to the release, state tax credits awarded to the company will be dependent on how many jobs are created, investment in employee training and capital spent on the project. Generac said it will add at least 400 jobs. It currently has about 2,000 employees in Wisconsin. "In addition to the jobs created by this project, this expansion will enable Generac to usher in a new era of innovation and develop products to reach new markets and position the company for future growth," said Mark Hogan, secretary and CEO of the WEDC. "That is good news for southeastern Wisconsin and the entire state."