Schunk begins U.S. expansion

Schunk USA, Morrisville, N.C., has started the construction of an expansion at its U.S. headquarters that will more than double the size of existing facilities. This expansion will provide space for a state-of-the-art tech center and training facility, additional manufacturing capabilities, as well as increased office space to allow for better customer service.

The company will invest $30 million in infrastructure, equipment, and personnel by 2022.

“This expansion is important for us to continue meeting the needs of our customers. As manufacturing processes grow and change, Schunk will continue to be a leader in the industry with cutting-edge technology and a focus that continually places the customer first,” said Milton Guerry, president of Schunk USA.

Two separate expansions will be built in phases. Initially, a 19,000-sq.-ft. addition to the east side of the building will expand the size of the manufacturing area by 150 per cent. This will allow for greater efficiency and increased production capabilities to better respond to customer requests and specialty orders. This addition will also double the space dedicated to the company’s North Carolina Triangle Apprenticeship Program (NCTAP).

A separate 22,000-sq.-ft., three-storey addition to the north side of the building will encompass one of the company’s Tec-Centers, a training facility, and more office space.