B+S unveils cutting-edge new facility
Bausch+Ströbel, a special machinery manufacturer based in Ilshofen, Germany, has been operating a subsidiary in the USA since the 1980s. Now, its US presence has been greatly enhanced, with the recent inauguration of a cutting-edge new facility.
A large delegation of prominent U.S. Congress members, as well as elected officials from the state of Connecticut and the town of Branford, recently set the stage for the opening of the company's new headquarters in Branford, Connecticut, not far from the former Bausch+Ströbel US headquarters in the neighboring community of North Branford.
Bausch+Ströbel began operations in Clinton, Connecticut, in 1983 and moved to North Branford in 2007, where the company currently employs 40 people. 2023 sees the company expanding its footprint with a new corporate building covering nearly 6,500 square meters.
Besides production, the new facility accommodates a fully equipped office area spanning three floors. The new facility will enable the company to build complete filling and packaging machines in the U.S.A. To meet growing demand, Bausch+Ströbel plans to create up to 100 new jobs at site.
The multi-million dollar investment underlines Bausch+Ströbel's commitment, emphasized General Manager Oliver Schmidt at the opening ceremony. "We look forward to many more years of growth here," Schmidt stated, "as our customer base continues to expand."
Attendees included Senator Christine Cohen, from Connecticut, who lauded the facility and the company's innovative approach.
Groundbreaking
(BRANFORD, CT) – On Thursday, April 8, 2021 North Branford-based Bausch+Stroebel Machine Company had a groundbreaking ceremony for a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Branford, CT. The new facility on Thompson Road will feature a 3-story office building and manufacturing area, covering a total of almost 70,000 square feet, which will greatly expand operational capabilities. Construction and relocation is expected to be completed by early 2022.
Bausch+Stroebel Machine Company, Inc. is a family-owned company specializing in filling and packaging systems for the pharmaceutical industry, and is a key player in assuring adequate supply of the COVID-19 vaccine by providing critical equipment and support to the major vaccine producers in the US.
Oliver Schmidt, General Manager of Bausch+Stroebel said: “We have been investing in Connecticut for almost 40 years now and look ahead to many more decades of growth here. Our customer base continues to expand and our employees continue to drive us forward by producing the world's highest quality filling and packaging equipment for the pharmaceutical industry. Our ongoing investment in work force, facilities and equipment will allow us to meet our ongoing customers' needs."
The company headquarters – located in Germany – was founded more than 50 years ago and expanded its operations to Connecticut in 1983. First located in Clinton, Bausch+Stroebel moved to its current location in North Branford in 2007 with the goal of constructing its own facility to accommodate its increasing business needs. The company currently employs 40 people in Connecticut, and will be adding additional 50 to 100 jobs over the next few years to accommodate the continued increase in business.
"Connecticut is a global leader in precision manufacturing because we are home to innovative companies like Bausch+Stroebel," stated Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont. "I applaud the company for making the strategic decision to invest in this cutting-edge facility and more than double the size of its workforce here. Bausch+Stroebel has a long history in our state and this latest investment reaffirms their commitment to Connecticut."
