ebm-papst is strengthening its business in North America with a second production site. In Johnson City, Tennessee, one of the market leaders for fans and motors will manufacture fans for refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation applications. ebm-papst will move into an existing production building in Johnson City and start serial production in September 2019.
In an industrial park near Johnson City, Tennessee, ebm-papst has acquired 30 acres (12 hectares) of land and plans to invest USD 37 million for the expansion of a new plant. Over the next five years, ebm-papst will invest around USD 37 million in its expansion in Johnson City and plans to employ up to 200 people. Mark Shiring, President of ebm-papst US, “Johnson City offers us an excellent infrastructure and very good development opportunities. We are, therefore, very pleased to be able to start production at our second US site shortly. As an innovation leader, especially, for energy-efficient fan solutions, we see great potential for further growth in North America. For us, the new location is an excellent complement to our headquarters in Farmington.”
Stefan Brandl, President and CEO of the ebm-papst Group, “With our additional location in Johnson City, we are increasing our activities on the US market in line with our internationalisation strategy “local for local”. I am very optimistic that we will achieve our goals with our entire American team and that we will be able to further expand our market position”.
