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Watlow Opens a New Manufacturing Facility in Shanghai, China
November 6, 2006
St. Louis, MO - Watlow is celebrating the opening of its new manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China. The purpose of the new facility, which held a grand opening event on Oct. 30, 2006, is to serve Watlow customers that currently have a presence in China. Watlow, a leading designer and manufacturer of heaters, controllers and temperature sensors, will manufacture tubular heaters at this facility.
"Watlow built this new facility to support the local market," said John Gross, director of operations. "Watlow recognizes China as a dominant player in the world market and is committed to serving the region. We feel it is an important step in our customers? growth of their business in Asia," said Gross.
A co-located teams from the United States and China have worked together to make the grand opening a reality. This event included Watlow customers from China and United States, employees from both locations and Watlow?s executive leadership team.
"Employees in both locations have been given the opportunity to travel internationally and be involved in the start up of a new facility," said Gross. "All of this would not have been possible without the cooperation and dedication of all employees involved."
Although the facility grand opening was held on Oct. 30, the facility has been functioning for several months. The facility made its first customer delivery on August 25, which was an important step for the facility and the teams.
About Watlow
Since the company's founding in 1922, Watlow has brought its thermal expertise to numerous applications, including semiconductor, photovoltaic, analytical, medical, clinical, plastics processing, foodservice equipment, packaging, aerospace and others. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Watlow is the largest custom designer and manufacturer of industrial heaters, sensors, controllers and software with offices and manufacturing facilities around the world.
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