Courtesy of GROB
BLUFFTON — GROB Systems Inc. has broken ground on its expansion project. According to a recent press release, the company announced the start of the project in December of 2023. The expansion will add 135,000 square feet to the existing building. The release also states the additional space will allow the addition of 200 new jobs.
“Demonstrating our strong, unwavering commitment to U.S. manufacturing, GROB has been investing in and expanding the Bluffton location since the first building was constructed in 1991,” CEO Michael Hutecker said in a recent press release. “Our new, large East Building expansion represents the success of our manufacturing systems and automation solutions being produced in the U.S. and providing timely, locally based service and support to our customers. With the expanded facility, we will increase our production of manufacturing systems for new technologies in the U.S. — most importantly, systems for the production of batteries.”
The cost of the expansion is set to total around $24 million. The release also states the addition will increase its number of docks for shipping.
“We have been fortunate to employ highly skilled employees who have greatly contributed to our success for over 30 years,” CFO Annette Heslep said in the release. “With this latest expansion, we are excited to continue our growth in this community and the U.S. by committing to add another 200 jobs over the next three years and offer the latest machining and automation technology.”
