MOSCOW (MRC) -- Deceuninck North America broke ground on its first western manufacturing facility, in Fernley, Nevada, beginning construction on a 150,000-square-foot facility with rail spur that can accommodate up to 24 extrusion lines, said the producer on its site.
The facility, which will sit on a 28-acre site, will accommodate extrusion, manufacturing support, offices and a warehouse. It is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2016.
"Since the mid-1990s, Deceuninck North America has maintained a strong presence in the east from our headquarters in Monroe, Ohio," says Filip Geeraert, president and CEO of Deceuninck North America. "The new facility near Reno will mark a new era for Deceuninck, and we are thrilled to continue our reputation for stellar service with our western expansion."
Deceuninck North America, LLC is part of the Deceuninck Group, an integrated global organization specializing in compounding, tool fabrication, design, development, extrusion, finishing of uPVC window systems and composite applications for the building industry. Deceuninck employs 3,400 people in 25 countries. Deceuninck has production facilities in Belgium, Chile, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Poland, Russia, Thailand, Turkey, UK and US. Deceuninck sales in 2014 were EUR552.8 million (with a net positive result of EUR10.5 million), approximately USD608.08 million USD. In 2014, Deceuninck strengthened its top 3 market position through the acquisition of 'Pimapen,' the most recognized brand for PVC windows in Turkey adding approximately USD75 million of annual sales. Deceuninck North America encompasses fully-integrated design, compounding, tooling, extrusion and quality assurance disciplines for the production of vinyl window and door systems and decking/railing applications for the building industry at its corporate headquarters in Monroe, Ohio.
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