Weidmuller USA recently hosted the grand-opening of the company’s new 24,000-ft2 engineering and production facility in Richmond, Virginia. Various connectivity and automation products and solutions will be made at the site, including solar combiner boxes with string monitoring.
“The Richmond headquarters expansion marks the start of an exciting and long-planned transition to handling more complex assembly and eventual local production of electro-industry technologies and solutions right here in Richmond, Virginia,” said Randy Sadler, president and CEO of Weidmuller USA. “To-date, we’ve invested $10 million to set up the engineering and production facility, but continued investment in more machinery, training and production will fulfill our commitment to engineer and manufacture products closer to U.S. customers. Our talented team in Richmond is fully committed to growing our customer base and increasing our U.S. footprint.”
Founded in 1850 in Germany, Weidmüller Group is celebrating its 175th anniversary.
“Innovative electrical connectivity and software-driven automation continue to transform industrial production, including clean energy industries,” said Dr. Sebastian Durst, CEO of Weidmüller Global. “Weidmuller USA is well-positioned to be a leading supplier of IIoT solutions for a wide array of industries throughout the U.S. and North America.”
The new facility was designed to reduce the company’s carbon footprint through features including solar panels, high efficiency HVAC and recycled materials. A native habitat garden accentuates the natural landscape beside the building and creates a relaxing and sustainable space for employees to enjoy on breaks.
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