BLM GROUP USA Breaks Ground on Office Expansion in Novi, Mich.
BLM GROUP USA has announced today plans to expand the Novi headquarters for North America during their groundbreaking ceremony. This nearly 65,000 square-foot expansion is a key advancement to support the organization’s plans for nurturing the unprecedented growth of their…
Posted: August 5, 2024
• Alan Gregory – Environmental Health and Safety Manager
• Gunar Gossard – Director of Sales
• Jami Stislicki – Chief Financial Officer
• Mauro Corno – President and COO
• Wendy Zobl – Director of Human Resources
• Kevin Piasentin – Director of Service
• Allen Vines – Solution Center Manager
BLM GROUP USA has announced today plans to expand the Novi headquarters for North America during their groundbreaking ceremony. This nearly 65,000 square-foot expansion is a key advancement to support the organization’s plans for nurturing the unprecedented growth of their workforce and unwavering dedication to customer care for their ever-expanding portfolio of industry-leading fabrication machines. Groundbreaking for the expansion began today and the facility is scheduled to be opened by Q3 2025.
“People are the cornerstone of the success and continued growth of BLM GROUP USA, and the extent of this expansion is a testament to our dedication to the local community, the metal fabrication industry and our customers,” announced Mauro Corno, President and COO of BLM GROUP USA. “Our company has seen an average annual employee growth of 20% since 2020, and we strive to provide the most comfortable, collaborative atmosphere for our expanding team. In addition, machine sales continue to grow, which prompts us to add more training for customers and technicians than ever before, as service is a primary focus for our sustainable success. This marks the start of a bright new era for BLM GROUP USA!”
Some of the improvements to the headquarters include:
- An expanded solution center
- Additional machine capacity and range
- Dedicated machinery for customer demonstrations
- Increased feasibility testing capacity
- Larger range of sample solutions
- R&D on topics that specifically impact the US market
- A larger, hands-on Technical Training Lab
- A dedicated customer training center for machines
- Double the customer training rooms for software
- The merging of phone support areas for improved response to our customers
- Expanded technical operation area for bender technologies
- Open office to facilitate communication and more active employee collaboration
- Open outdoor area for breaks and team building
With this initiative, BLM GROUP USA is not only expanding a building, but also its responsibility to society. From creating a vibrant workspace and opening training facilities to reusing materials at the worksite, the company is committed to pushing the limits to discover solutions and actualize new value within the fabrication industry, while contributing to a sustainable future.
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