Bosch Rexroth marked the opening of its new hydraulics manufacturing and distribution centre in Bethlehem, PA, on 29 April 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 centre for mobile and industrial hydraulics, while the new logistics and distribution facility handles shipments to over 500 customers, including its nationwide network of Drive & Control distributors.
This USD 2.2M Brodhead Road expansion adds about 150,000ft2, giving the company approximately 200,000ft2 over two buildings for the distribution and manufacturing operation. With this expansion, Bethlehem is now home to seven Bosch Rexroth facilities across two campuses with approximately 450,000ft2 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, SC, 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.