In a statement, Primetals Technologies said the 183,000-square-foot building in Sutton, Mass., USA, is the new home to its long rolling manufacturing and service operations as well as more than 300 employees. 

“In the past few years, we have made significant investments in our manufacturing and service workshop capabilities. The Sutton facility is the latest example of our commitment to U.S. manufacturing,” said Ralf Hanneken, president and chief executive.   

“We’re providing our people with a state-of-the-art space and the advanced manufacturing tools they need to continue exceeding customer expectations for capital projects, equipment upgrades and services.”

The operation is responsible for engineering and manufacturing technologies involved in the production of long products, including wire rod mills, reducing/sizing mills, controlled cooling systems, finishing blocks, trim shears, high-speed laying heads, as well as coil reforming, handling and compacting systems.

It has historically been based in nearby Worcester, Mass., where, in 1888, Charles Hill Morgan founded Primetals Technologies predecessor Morgan Construction Co. The company was acquired by Siemens in 2008 and became part of a joint venture between Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Siemens in 2015. As of January 2020, the company is fully owned by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and partners.

Gabriel Royo, vice president for rolling mill services and the executive sponsor of the move, said that the process for disassembling, moving, and then reassembling the remaining machinery in Sutton is on schedule. 

“So far, we have moved more than 75% of our manufacturing equipment, most of which is now operating in Sutton.” Several older machines will be sold at an 29 October auction.

The move is expected to be complete by December.