Bystronic Celebrates Grand Opening of New North American Headquarters
The strategic advantages derived from the new location will enable this machine tool builder to better serve its North American markets.
During the week of May 2, 2012, Switzerland-based Bystronic officially celebrated the grand opening of the new headquarters of Bystronic Inc. (Elgin, IL), their North American subsidiary. Approximately 550 people attended the multi-day event which began with the official ribbon cutting ceremony on May 2 and concluded with a friends-and-family day on May 5.
The ribbon cutting was conducted by Robert Suter, CEO of the parent Conzzeta Group; Ferdi Toengi, CEO of Bystronic; Johan Elster, the head of Europe North and North American Regions; and Robert St. Aubin, the president of Bystronic Inc. Dignitaries included the mayor of Elgin, David Kaptain, and members of the Elgin City Council and Chamber of Commerce.
The event was well attended by officials of both the local and industry trade press. Bystronic CEO Toengi, and Edward Youdell, the president of the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association, each presented plaques commemorating the grand opening event to Bystronic president Robert St. Aubin. Guests attending the three-day event included Bystronic customers, invited guests, suppliers, friends and family members.
The new multi-million dollar North American headquarters, located at 200 Airport Road in in Elgin, comprises a 48,300 sq ft structure complete with 10,000 sq ft of office space, a 14,000 sq ft showroom, and a 24,300 sq ft spare parts and logistics area.
The strategic advantages derived from the new headquarters’ Midwest location, and the logistic resources of nearby Chicago, will enable Bystronic to better serve its North American markets. In addition to being the company’s customer service hub, the facility will also be home to Bystronic’s marketing, sales and training operations. The spacious showroom will be equipped to provide live product demonstrations. On-site classrooms will offer hands-on training, and both standard and customized courses for programmers, machine operators and maintenance personnel.
Bystronic Inc. has offered customers single source service expertise for over 30 years. They provide innovative laser cutting, waterjet cutting, press brakes, automation, system software and comprehensive customer training and support. The company’s North American headquarters is located in Elgin, IL. Offices are also located in Toronto, Canada and Guadalajara, Mexico. www.bystronicusa.com, sales.us@bystronic.com
