“Weidmüller’s US Campus Expansion: Boosting Industrial Connection Technology & Digitization in Virginia”

2023-05-22 11:22:00

The German world market leader for smart industrial connection technology and digitization Weidmüller announces the expansion of its US campus in Richmond, Virginia. The official groundbreaking for the expansion of the North American headquarters was celebrated on May 18th in the presence of the governor of the state of Virginia. The aim of the expansion is to bring the development and production of systems for industrial connection and automation technology and for IIoT closer to the US market.

“Weidmüller’s expansion in Richmond underscores our commitment in the USA and supports our goal of bringing development and production even closer to our local partners and customers. Richmond has been Weidmüller’s home for almost 50 years and has proven to be an excellent location. We thank the Governor of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and Chesterfield County for their continued support,” said Christian Gläsel, Chairman of the Board.

Global market leader in Smart Industrial Connectivity

Digitization, innovative connection and installation technology as well as smart automation systems are also driving the transformation of industrial production, mobility and energy systems in the USA. Especially the rapidly growing renewable energies and the increasing demands on energy efficiency require new concepts. With its presence in Richmond since the mid-1970s and its international positioning, Weidmüller is a strong partner for innovative solutions in the USA.

Site expansion boosts Chesterfield County economy

As part of its growth strategy, Weidmüller will expand its sales, development and production area in the USA by 2,300 square meters as a first step. The climate-friendly new building will be equipped with solar cells designed for an annual output of 392,000 kilowatt hours. Highly efficient air conditioning, recycled materials and charging stations for electric vehicles from our own production further contribute to the sustainability of the building concept.

The $16 million investment will be realized over 3 years and will create more than 100 new jobs in Richmond, Virginia. Part of the strategy is also the acquisition of a neighboring property for further expansion of the location.

“We are proud that this global leader continues to expand here in Virginia, creating more than 100 new engineering and manufacturing jobs in Chesterfield County,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “The state is a hub for new technologies and Weidmüller has been an important partner in strengthening our pioneering role for almost 50 years.”

Local development and production maximize service in the USA

The expansion of the US platform underscores Weidmüller’s long-term growth strategy and the industry pioneer’s commitment to Richmond. “We look forward to further expanding our presence in the USA and thus being even closer to our customers in North America. Local development and production “Made in the USA” enable us to respond better to market needs and scale faster. In this respect, the new building plays an important role for the future of Weidmüller and strengthens the cooperation with our American partners, distributors and customers,” sums up Volker Bibelhausen, CTO and spokesman for Weidmüller.

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