Expansion Within Food Cutting Equipment Manufacturers Urschel Laboratories Celebrated with Groundbreaking Ceremony in Chesterton,IN.
Urschel Laboratories, a global leader in food cutting technologies, recently celebrated its continued expansion with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of their new building in Chesterton, Indiana.
Online, July 30, 2013 (Newswire.com) - "This is an exciting time in Urschel history. Construction of this new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility demonstrates our commitment to Urschel customers around the globe," stated Bob Urschel, CEO/President of Urschel Laboratories, Inc.
According to Bill Baker, Director of Urschel Real Estate, the more than $80 million construction project will take place approximately 18 months to complete. The Urschel facility will encompass 71 acres with additional property for future growth. The purchase of approximately 160 acres allows for future growth of the company. The company has occupied the current location Valparaiso, Indiana, U.S.A. since 1958. Urschel has experienced tremendous growth over the years, and has expanded the facility over 28 times to equal its current size. The area that surrounds the current manufacturing plant has also continued to grow leaving the facility landlocked.
"The strength of our workforce is one of our greatest assets. Although we reviews many attractive offers nationwide, remaining in this area with the current Urschel team was a major factor in the site selection process," remarked Rick Urschel, V.P. of Operations.
The more than 300 in-plant employees received an invitation to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new food cutting equipment factory. At noon on July 11, employees were bussed from the current plant to the new site 15 minutes away in Chesterton, Indiana. Following a brief lunch and words from Urschel management and local dignitaries, engraved shovels were handed out to the employees. Urschel employees gathered on a giant outlined Urschel logo on the future building location. Several aerial photographs were taken as the employees commemorated the day by being the first to delve into the construction site.
"Urschel is an exceptional company of which to be a part. Not only are we building a brand new global headquarters here in the U.S., but also our Urschel offices around the world continue to deliver record sales. This outstanding progress has led to expansion in Asian and Europe. I am also proud to announce the recent opening of our latest direct office in Madrid, Spain," announced Tim O'Brien, V.P. of Sales.
Founded in 1910 in Valparaiso, Urschel Laboratories, Inc. is a global leader in food cutting technology. An engineering-driven company, Urschel continues to partner with leading food processors to discover the latest in food cutting advances. For more information, visit www.urschel.com