Creform Opens New Tech Center in Kentucky
This 35,000 sq ft facility houses engineering, manufacturing, sales, administration, a product showroom and space for demos and customer trials, particularly regarding AGV products.
Posted: September 19, 2017
Creform Corporation (Greer, SC), manufacturer of adaptive material handling systems such as workstations, flow racks, carts and AGVs, hosted a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony, reception and plant tour at their new sales, engineering and production facility that was attended by over 200 customers, suppliers and local dignitaries. The location in Georgetown, KY, puts them near their many large customers in the region and provides a pivotal location between their Greer headquarters and Novi, MI, Tech Center.
Special remarks and presentations were made by dignitaries including Terry R. Gill, the Secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development; city of Georgetown Mayor Tom Prather; and Judge Executive George Lusby, Scott County Fiscal Court. A special presentation was made by Atsuhiko Yazaki, the president of Creform. During his presentation, Mr. Yazaki thanked Scott County and the city of Georgetown for their welcoming of the company. A key to the city of Georgetown was presented to Mr. Yazaki from Mayor Prather.
This 35,000 sq ft facility will house engineering, manufacturing, sales, administration and a showroom for many products. It will also provide ample room for demos and customer trials, particularly with respects to their AGV product line. The new location was critical to expanding their AGV business in this geographic area and will allow the company to rapidly respond to customers. The AGV business for Creform continues to realize great growth and potential. This regional office will also provide fully assembled structures to customers in the region. Proximity to customers for both AGVs and assembled structures is beneficial. It is anticipated that the location will eventually house approximately 30 associates to 50 associates in all phases of the operation.
“We were very pleased to see so many of our customers and suppliers attend,” said Keith Soderlund, the vice president of Creform. “This new facility will strengthen our relationship with many of our large customers in the area and is a testament to our continued growth in markets that we serve.”
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