REHAU Opens Plant in Monterrey, Mexico to Accommodate New Refrigerator Gasket Business
LEESBURG, Va., October 17, 2006 – REHAU announced today its opening of a new plant in Monterrey, Mexico. The plant houses 2,600 square meters (28,000 square feet) of manufacturing space, in addition to a 1,500 square meter (16,000 square feet) warehouse facility.
Constructed to accommodate a recent contract won from Whirlpool to produce magnetic refrigerator gaskets, the plant offers double the amount of gasket capacity compared to REHAU’s previous facility.
“The new Monterrey plant will provide an updated and modern manufacturing space, with the expanded capacity necessary to accommodate increasing demand in this region,” Bernd Kupferer, business team manager for REHAU’s appliance group, said. “It is also conveniently located to support Whirlpool’s plants in Abodaca and Ramos Arizpe.
”The new plant represents an investment of $4.5 million and will initially employ 67 people, a number that is expected to double in tandem with the significant business growth anticipated over the next two years. With the additional production capacity offered by its new plant in Monterrey, REHAU will be able to explore regional market opportunities beyond those related to refrigerator gasket manufacturing.
REHAU also celebrated the opening of a distribution center to serve the furniture sector, handling products such as edgeband and tambour door systems. REHAU has also expanded and modernized its new Sales Office to drive business development and enhance customer service in the northern part of Mexico.
REHAU initially established operations in Mexico 13 years ago. With sales offices and plants in Celaya and Monterrey, the company currently employs 260 people throughout the country.
REHAU delivers “Unlimited Polymer Solutions,” and is the premium worldwide brand for polymer-based innovations and systems in construction, automotive and industry. The company generates continuous growth through its expertise and innovative capabilities in materials development, systems design and surface technology. More than 15,000 employees at more than 170 locations around the world ensure success of the independent, privately held company.
Constructed to accommodate a recent contract won from Whirlpool to produce magnetic refrigerator gaskets, the plant offers double the amount of gasket capacity compared to REHAU’s previous facility.
“The new Monterrey plant will provide an updated and modern manufacturing space, with the expanded capacity necessary to accommodate increasing demand in this region,” Bernd Kupferer, business team manager for REHAU’s appliance group, said. “It is also conveniently located to support Whirlpool’s plants in Abodaca and Ramos Arizpe.
”The new plant represents an investment of $4.5 million and will initially employ 67 people, a number that is expected to double in tandem with the significant business growth anticipated over the next two years. With the additional production capacity offered by its new plant in Monterrey, REHAU will be able to explore regional market opportunities beyond those related to refrigerator gasket manufacturing.
REHAU also celebrated the opening of a distribution center to serve the furniture sector, handling products such as edgeband and tambour door systems. REHAU has also expanded and modernized its new Sales Office to drive business development and enhance customer service in the northern part of Mexico.
REHAU initially established operations in Mexico 13 years ago. With sales offices and plants in Celaya and Monterrey, the company currently employs 260 people throughout the country.
REHAU delivers “Unlimited Polymer Solutions,” and is the premium worldwide brand for polymer-based innovations and systems in construction, automotive and industry. The company generates continuous growth through its expertise and innovative capabilities in materials development, systems design and surface technology. More than 15,000 employees at more than 170 locations around the world ensure success of the independent, privately held company.
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© REHAU Incorporated 2008
© REHAU Incorporated 2008