Curtiss-Wright and J.G. Petrucci Company Inc. Announce the Grand Opening of 180,000sf Facility in Bethlehem, PA
April 06, 2015
Cheswick, Pa. – April 6, 2015 – Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) announced today that the Engineered Pump Division (EPD), a business of the EMS Division of Curtiss-Wright, has officially moved into their new state-of-the-art facility at 1185 Feather Way in Bethlehem, Pa. The company will be hosting a Grand Opening Event for their customers as well as local officials on April 8, 2015.
“It is very rewarding to see the excitement in our employees as they enter their new facility. Their hard work and dedication displayed over many years are what brought us to this modern factory and I couldn’t be more pleased for all of our employees as we transition into this next phase for EPD,” said Greg Hempfling, Senior Vice President and General Manager, EMS Division. “Excellence in engineering, manufacturing and testing are at the heart of our pump systems that enable the Navy to protect our nation and keep our sailors safe. This modern facility will allow that legacy to continue and flourish.”
Construction of the facility began in 2013. It includes 145,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing, testing and warehouse space in addition to over 30,000 sq. ft. of office space. Previously based in Phillipsburg, N.J., EPD and their predecessor companies have been providing naval and maritime technological expertise since 1847. Part of Curtiss-Wright since 2004, EPD provides technologically advanced, highly engineered pumping solutions to the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, commercial marine, and foreign military programs, setting a high standard for innovation, quality and reliability.
About Curtiss-Wright Corporation Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) is a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, CurtissWright has a long tradition of providing reliable solutions through trusted customer relationships. The company employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com.
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