25 years of Arburg in the USA

Am 16. Juni 2015 eröffnete Arburg-Gesellschafter Michael Hehl (Mitte) die neue US-Zentrale in Rocky Hill gemeinsam mit Geschäftsführer Helmut Heinson, Niederlassungsleiter Friedrich Kanz, SPI-Chef William R. Carteaux und Geschäftsführer Heinz Gaub (v.l.). (Foto: ARBURG/Yardis) / On 16 June 2015, Arburg Managing Partner Michael Hehl (middle) opened the new US headquarters in Rocky Hill jointly with Managing Director Helmut Heinson, subsidiary manager Friedrich Kanz, SPI President and CEO William R. Carteaux and Managing Director Heinz Gaub (from left). (Photo: ARBURG/Yardis)

Zum 25-jährigen Bestehen von Arburg Inc. überreichte Gesellschafter Michael Hehl (rechts) am 16. Juni 2015 die Arburg-Jubiläumsplastik an Niederlassungsleiter Friedrich Kanz. (Foto: ARBURG/Yardis) / To mark the 25th anniversary of Arburg Inc., Managing Partner Michael Hehl (right) presented the Arburg commemorative sculpture to subsidiary manager Friedrich Kanz on 16 June 2015. (Photo: ARBURG/Yardis)

- Official inauguration of new building with Partners, Management Team and customers
- Arburg success story in the US
- Expansion in the turnkey sector and entry into additive manufacturing

Arburg's US subsidiary had two good reasons to celebrate on 16 and 17 June 2015: Together with 245 customers and guests, the company marked the 25th anniversary of Arburg Inc. and also officially inaugurated the new premises for the US headquarters in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. A high-ranking delegation from the parent company was on hand to join in the celebrations in the person of Managing Partner Michael Hehl, as well as Managing Directors Heinz Gaub (Technology & Engineering) and Helmut Heinson (Sales).

As part of the opening ceremony, Michael Hehl, Managing Partner and Spokesperson for the Arburg Management Team, offered congratulations on behalf of the entire parent company: "North America is Arburg's largest foreign market, in which we have installed more than 12,000 machines. Our new headquarters in Rocky Hill represents a further milestone in our success story in the US. In addition to the Arburg Inc. subsidiary founded in the US in 1990, we are also represented in North America with the Arburg Technology Centers in California (1993) and the Midwest (2007)." In this context, Michael Hehl expressed his thanks to the company's customers for the trust they have placed in the family-run company and for the successful cooperation. In recognition of the American team's great commitment over the past 25 years, the Managing Partner presented a commemorative sculpture and certificate to Friedrich Kanz, Managing Director of Arburg Inc. "Our new US headquarters, our infrastructure and our highly motivated team of experts will enable us to further intensify our collaboration with our customers," said Friedrich Kanz, adding: "We are perfectly positioned to enjoy another 25 successful years in the US."

Representing the US plastics industry, William (Bill) R. Carteaux, CEO and President of the SPI industry association, gave a keynote address in which he offered detailed insights into the contribution made by the SPI and the plastics processing industry to the US economy.

New 2,500 square metre US headquarters

The new Arburg building covers a total floorspace of 2,500 square metres (27,000 square feet) and boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure. The centrepiece of the new building is the showroom, which has sufficient space for seven Allrounder injection moulding machines that can be used for testing and training purposes, for example. There is also plenty of space for setting up and dismantling complete turnkey systems, which are experiencing rapid growth in demand in the US. The building also features a comprehensive spare parts store, a machine store as well as a special area for the Freeformer. This industrial additive manufacturing system has been available in the US since its launch at the NPE trade fair in March 2015.

The anniversary event offered customers plenty of opportunities to see for themselves the extensive facilities available for them at the new location in Rocky Hill. Over the two days, a total of 245 guests learned about the latest trends during presentations and live demonstrations involving the exhibits. There was a great deal of interest in industrial additive manufacturing with the Freeformer, automated production cells, as well as the presentation by Managing Director Technology & Engineering, Heinz Gaub on "Innovative Lightweight Construction Processes".

Successful in the US for 25 years

Arburg Inc. is one of the German machine manufacturer's first subsidiaries and was established in 1990 as part of the effort to expand international sales activities.

To ensure regional support nationwide, Arburg has established two Technology Centers in Elgin, Illinois, and Irvine, California, for its customers in the Midwest and on the West Coast respectively, in addition to its location in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. A total of around 75 Arburg employees provide comprehensive support in the USA.

Arburg is represented by its own organisations at 32 locations in 24 countries and by trading partners in more than 50 countries. From a total of some 2,400 employees, around 2,000 work in Germany. About 400 further employees work in Arburg’s organisations around the world.