Bosch Rexroth, Charlotte, N.C., USA, this week marked the opening of its new hydraulics manufacturing and distribution center in Bethlehem, Pa., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and facility tour for customers, distributors, and local officials. The new manufacturing facility houses the company’s valve and manifold manufacturing center for mobile and industrial hydraulics, while the new logistics and distribution facility handles shipments to more than 500 customers, including its nationwide network of drive and control distributors. 

 

The $2.2 million Brodhead Road expansion adds about 150,000 sq. ft., giving the company approximately 200,000 sq. ft. over two buildings for the distribution and manufacturing operation.

 

With the expansion, Bethlehem is now home to seven Bosch Rexroth facilities across two campuses with approximately 450,000 total sq. ft. for manufacturing, distribution, logistics, administration, service, and storage, making it the company’s second-largest hydraulics operation in the U.S. behind its Fountain Inn, S.C., facility, which expanded last year.

 

In addition to valves and manifolds, the new manufacturing facility produces industrial, mobile, and compact controls and provides testing and service support. The new distribution and logistics facility supports customers with functions such as shipping, receiving, logistics, quality control, traffic management, and accounting. The company’s overall Bethlehem operations also include production for large hydraulic systems and power units, which are produced in its City Line Road facilities.

In the photo, Bethlehem Mayor Robert Donchez joins company executives in the formal opening of the new hydraulics manufacturing and distribution center in Bethlehem.