DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.,
Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
Blackmer, part of PSG, a Dover (NYSE: DOV) company, and a
global leader in specialty pumps and reciprocating compressor
technologies, today announced the initiation of an ambitious
construction and renovation project at its headquarters in
Grand Rapids, MI, that will
increase its manufacturing footprint and production capabilities.
When fully completed in June 2023,
the project will result in the creation of 56,000 square feet of
new manufacturing, office, R&D, and training space that will
create more than 50 new jobs for the West
Michigan community and help grow the Blackmer operation.
"The new 56,000 square foot structure will deliver many benefits
for Blackmer, our customers, and the community. As a result, we
will be even better positioned to continue providing innovative,
high-quality pump products with unparalleled product performance to
our customers," explained Bob
Lauson, General Manager of Blackmer.
The project officially started in March
2021 with a pre-construction and preparation phase. The
plant expansion phase of the project starts in January 2022. The anticipated completion date for
the facility expansion is December
2022. Once new construction has been concluded, renovation
of the existing building will begin with an anticipated completion
date of June 2023.
"As we implement this project, we have been working with our
construction partners to minimize any potential disruptions of our
internal operations, ensuring that Blackmer can continue to meet
the needs of customers while construction is ongoing," added
Lauson.
The new building and renovated facility will feature several
environmental benefits that will help Blackmer reduce its carbon
footprint. Among the changes will be up-to-date and
energy-efficient lighting, heating, air-conditioning and
manufacturing systems. Additionally, the project will allow
Blackmer to maintain the appropriate amount of green space within
the facility property.
For more information on Blackmer, please go to blackmer.com. For
more information on PSG, please go to psgdover.com.
About Blackmer:
Blackmer® is the leading global provider of
innovative and high-quality positive displacement, regenerative
turbine and centrifugal pump, and reciprocating compressor
technologies for the transfer of liquids and gasses. For more than
a century, the Blackmer name has stood for unparalleled product
performance, superior services and support, well-timed innovation
and a commitment to total customer satisfaction. Supported by a
worldwide network of distributors and original equipment
manufacturers, Blackmer pumps and compressors are used in a
multitude of applications in the Process, Energy and Military &
Marine markets. Blackmer, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, is part of PSG, a
Dover company. For more information on Blackmer, please go to
blackmer.com.
About PSG:
PSG is a global pump and dispensing solution expert and leading
manufacturer of pumps, systems and related flow-control technology
for the safe and efficient transfer of critical and valuable fluids
and materials. Headquartered in Oakbrook
Terrace, IL, USA, PSG is comprised of several world-class
brands, including Abaque™, All-Flo, Almatec®,
Blackmer®, Ebsray®, EnviroGear®,
Griswold®, Hydro Systems, Mouvex®,
Neptune™, Quattroflow™ and
Wilden®. PSG products are manufactured on three
continents, North America,
Europe and Asia, in state-of-the-art facilities that
practice lean manufacturing and are ISO-certified. PSG is part of
the Pumps and Process Solutions segment of Dover Corporation. For
additional information on PSG, please visit psgdover.com. PSG:
Where Innovation Flows.
About Dover:
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions
provider with annual revenue of over $7
billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components,
consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital
solutions, and support services through five operating segments:
Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging &
Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Refrigeration
& Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational
agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our
entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 24,000
employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers
to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the
New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is
available at dovercorporation.com.
PSG Contact:
Mark
Pyk
(616) 475-9330
mark.pyk@psgdover.com
Dover Media Contact:
Adrian Sakowicz, VP,
Communications
(630) 743-5039
asakowicz@dovercorp.com
Dover Investor Contact:
Andrey Galiuk, VP, Corporate
Development and Investor Relations
(630) 743-5131
agaliuk@dovercorp.com
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