Supports increased demand for domestically
made, high-quality connectors and wire harnesses, driven in part by
the US Inflation Reduction Act
WINDSOR,
Calif., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stäubli
North America announced major new
investments to expand its manufacturing and assembly operations,
continuing to increase capacity in their plants in South Carolina and California.
Stäubli continues to expand its North
American manufacturing of solar PV components
Stäubli is a market leader in connecting more than 50% of PV
capacity worldwide, ensuring long-lasting and reliable solar power
transmission.
The company established its North American presence in 1980 in
Duncan, South Carolina. Today, the
103,000-square-foot facility houses manufacturing, logistics and
personnel to operate and support the company's different divisions.
In 2011, the company expanded with a 43,000-square-foot
manufacturing facility for electrical PV connectors and other
products in Windsor,
California.
"We plan to steadily increase our made-in-America products at
these manufacturing facilities." said Brian
Mills, Head of Renewable Energy, North America.
"Increasing our already established solar connector
manufacturing footprint in the U.S. puts Stäubli in a strong
position to support the increasing demand for domestically made
components driven in part by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022,"
Mills added.
Stäubli North America is
celebrating more than 15 years of PV component manufacturing in the
USA. Known for the
industry-leading MC4 connector, Stäubli has a history of
manufacturing a wide range of solar solutions including junction
boxes, in-line fuses and eBOS products domestically.
These components include Stäubli's Original MC4 and MC4-Evo 2
cable couplers, in-line fuses, the first PV cable coupler for
6 AWG, junction boxes, and modular DC
wire Harnesses.
In addition to its capital investments in domestic
manufacturing, Stäubli North
America has added capabilities to its locally-based Field
Engineers, Design Engineers, and test lab resources to now provide
a new customer offering of Field Services and Technical
Training.
"This comprehensive support is unique in the industry and
extends through each critical stage of a solar project: from
initial design, through pre-construction and construction, right up
to the operational phase. This includes support of proper product
selection and assembly, optimized design for limited waste and
power loss, and proper implementation of the product in the field
to ensure that our customers achieve safe and reliable solar
installations." said Mills.
"Our advanced manufacturing operations employ the latest
automation with 100% inspection to maintain the highest standards
in quality, performance, safety, and sustainability. Plus, we have
the agility to serve specific sectors with customized Engineering
To Order and Make to Order solutions to meet our customers'
specific requirements."
About Stäubli North
America
Stäubli is a global industrial and
mechatronic solution provider with four dedicated Divisions:
Electrical Connectors, Fluid Connectors, Robotics, and Textile,
serving customers who aim to increase their productivity in many
industrial sectors. Stäubli currently operates in 28 countries,
with agents in 50 countries on four continents. Its global
workforce of 6,000 shares a commitment to partnering with customers
in nearly every industry to provide comprehensive solutions with
long-term support. Originally founded in 1892 as a small workshop
in Horgen/Zurich, Switzerland,
today Stäubli is an international Group headquartered in Pfäffikon,
Switzerland.
www.staubli.com
Press contact: Peter Kelley,
RenewComm
peter@renewcomm.com
+1-202-270-8831
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