Fanuc America, the group of companies specialising in robotics and automation systems, has officially unveiled its new 650,000 square foot West Campus facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The move is part of Fanuc America’s strategic investment plan. It will allow the firm, who’s robots and automation are applied in a wide range of industries, to expand its footprint in Michigan to over two million square feet.
Fanuc America’s West Campus was given a grand opening ceremony, which included remarks delivered by several state and local dignitaries.
Advancing industrial automation
Fanuc America’s West Campus represents a $110 million investment built on 67 acres of land. The location’s opening represents another milestone on the firm’s trajectory, with industry growth and customer demand creating more than 400 jobs in Michigan since 2019.
Mike Cicco, President and CEO, Fanuc America, commented: “This major expansion represents our growth strategy in the U.S and our steadfast commitment to the future of the automation and robotics industry. While manufacturers continue to adapt to changing market demands, our ongoing upward trajectory allows us to better support our customers with cutting-edge robotic and automation solutions, helping to drive more efficiency across all industries.”
Building on previous investment
In recent years, Fanuc America has invested over $187 million including a 461,000-square-foot North Campus facility in 2019, and new headquarter facilities in Mexico and Canada in 2023.
New investment will allow Fanuc America to continue with the renovation of a former law school on the site of the firm’s West Campus, which will soon become the Fanuc Academy – advanced automation customer training centre.
Mike Cicco added: “Advanced automation requires new skills, and training is key to keeping manufacturing strong in North America. The Fanuc Academy will become the largest corporate robotics and industrial automation training facility in the U.S.”
Completion of the new Fanuc Academy and other infrastructure projects will mean the firm will have invested over $250 million in North America, cementing its intentions for growth.
Quentin L. Messer, Jr., CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, said: “We are excited that Fanuc continues deploying and investing its world-class technologies in Michigan. We know the future will be built by innovators, risk-takers and hard-working Michiganders – and it’s clear Fanuc knows this too.”
He continued: “As Team Michigan continues to execute its ‘Make It In Michigan’ economic development strategy focused on people, places and projects, we are enthusiastic about the ongoing impact that Fanuc will have as their continued successful investment in our state enables more Michiganders to ‘Make It’ in Michigan.”
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