OILES America Corporation has announced that it will break ground on an approximately 50,000-square-foot expansion of their manufacturing facility at their corporate headquarters in Concord in late August. The subsidiary of OILES Corporation of Japan located their North American corporate headquarters to Concord’s International Business Park in 1990. This groundbreaking marks the third expansion at this location.
The expansion will create 15 to 30 jobs in Cabarrus County. The total project, which is scheduled for completion in fall 2013, will cost approximately $8 million.
The purpose of the project is to help increase manufacturing capacity and facilitate product line expansion. Included are increased research and development facilities and renovations to existing office and warehouse space. Additional truck docks to increase vehicular flow, as well as increased parking capacity, will be part of the exterior renovations. The project will also incorporate energy efficiency technology with the use of skylights, occupancy sensors and the potential to utilize solar energy in the future.
“With this expansion, OILES America can achieve greater flexibility, allowing us to meet global capacity aligned with our long-term goals,” remarked OILES America President Hiroshi “Harry” Suda. “Our strong design/build team draws on local partnerships developed over many years to help us achieve success and we’re thankful for the support of the City of Concord and Cabarrus County. OILES America is proud to be able to continue to contribute to the economic growth of the region.”
Preparation for the expansion began two years ago. Due to the complexity of design and construction on an occupied space, a design/build team of local subcontractors, many of whom worked on the original construction, was assembled to provide guidance throughout the process. Concord firms BJW Architecture, CESI Land Development Services and CM Black Construction are partnering on the project, with International Business Park owner The Nolim Group.
The North American subsidiary of OILES Corporation of Japan, OILES America Corporation is an makes maintenance free bearing products. To learn more about OILES America Corporation visit www.oiles.com.