by Jonathan McGaha | March 14, 2011 12:00 am
In a continued effort to strengthen its operating footprint and invest in long-term growth, Kawneer Co., Inc., an Alcoa business and the leading manufacturer of architectural aluminum products and systems for commercial construction, announced plans to relocate and expand its Midwest Service Center. The new location and increased capabilities, an investment in excess of $4 million, will nearly double Kawneer’s presence in the Midwest and will enable the installation of a new flexible fabrication line, resulting in shorter lead times and an expanded product offering for customers across the region.
With the move and capital investment to increase capacity, Kawneer’s Midwest Service Center is uniquely positioned to provide service to an expanded customer base. The Chicago-based service center offers stock items, a custom door line, framing systems, welding, fabrication and packing. As an industry leader Kawneer is dedicated to maintaining high levels of service. The company’s commitment to building and investing for growth drove the need to relocate and enhance the facility. Through equipment and information systems upgrades, the Midwest Service Center will be better able to meet market demand today and into the future while remaining cost competitive. The move is scheduled to occur in the third quarter of 2011.
“Last year, Kawneer embarked on a strategic initiative to invest not only in accelerating our business, but to provide our customers with even more of the resources they need to expand their businesses,” said Diana Perreiah, General Manager, Kawneer North America. “Providing exceptional service is a key priority for Kawneer and we have set aggressive goals for the organization to achieve the best results. As we continue to devote resources to grow with our customers, employees, products and operations, I look forward to sharing the news of even further enhancements to our service offerings throughout North America.”
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