Large Farmington Manufacturer Announces Major Expansion

ebm-papst Inc.

FARMINGTON, CT — A Farmington manufacturer last week announced a major expansion to its facility in town, a project that could increase the town's tax and employment base.

ebm-papst Inc., a global manufacturer of heavy industry fans and motors, announced on April 16 a significant expansion at its manufacturing and engineering facility in Farmington, which is located at 100 Hyde Road, Farmington.

According to a company announcement, the $3 million expansion is set to kick off this summer.

It entails a 14,500-square-foot extension to the existing facility.

Specifically, the expansion is to the company's "Tooling Center" — the division responsible for crafting equipment used in manufacturing at the company’s locations in Connecticut and Tennessee.

Additionally, a new drive-through dock will be constructed, designed to streamline material handling and truck circulation.

It will also feature extensive landscaping to "elevate the site's visual appeal and the installation of new lighting for enhanced functionality and aesthetics."

Mark Shiring, chief executive officer of ebm-papst Inc., said "the expanded Tooling Center underscores our commitment to optimizing production processes and enhancing support for our North American operations."

"By localizing our tooling capabilities, we aim to boost efficiency and responsiveness while reducing reliance on external resources," Shiring said.

Representing North and South America, ebm-papst Inc. is a key subsidiary of the globally renowned ebm-papst Group—the world’s leading manufacturer of fans and motors.

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