BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Viega LLC, a manufacturer of metal pipe fittings and valves, will build a new factory in Shalersville, Ohio, and plans to make its ProPress and MegaPress products there.
“This is an exciting time at Viega, as our growth continues to prompt the expansion of our North American footprint,” said Markus Brettschneider, CEO and president of Viega, in a press release. “We look forward to expanding our presence in this part of the country to further support our customers.”
Construction of the planned 180,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to begin in November, and the factory is expected to open in early 2025, the company said.
The 80-acre parcel in Shalersville, which is about 40 miles southeast of Cleveland, and the construction of the new plant represent an investment of approximately $200 million. Viega’s business continues to grow in the U.S., and the additional plant will help support the increased demand for Viega products, the company said. The project aligns with the company’s sustainability goals, which include reducing the carbon emissions associated with importing products by manufacturing more of them in the U.S.
The new facility will be completely carbon neutral from the start, in support of the company’s long-term goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions for all its plants by 2035.
“The expansion of our operations into Ohio shows our commitment to creating highly skilled jobs in the U.S.,” said Marki Huston, head of manufacturing at Viega. “Our goal is to build more sustainable manufacturing processes and continue developing tomorrow’s workforce. With production scheduled to begin in early 2025, we expect to start hiring for positions as soon as January 2024, bringing more than 68 new jobs to the area over the next few years.”
Viega recently announced investments in new equipment for its McPherson, Kansas, manufacturing and distribution facility. In addition, Viega supports its customers and partners through distribution centers in Reno, Nevada, and Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with more North American expansion planned for 2024 and 2025.
Viega worked with local, regional, and state organizations, including Team NEO, JobsOhio, the Portage Development Board, and the Shalersville-Streetsboro Joint Economic Development District, on tax-credit assistance and the selection of the 80-acre site.
“We have a great manufacturing legacy, dedicated talent pool, and future-oriented industry resources to support Viega’s new operations,” said Team NEO chief executive Bill Koehler. “Along with JobsOhio and our local partners, we welcome Viega to the Northeast Ohio region. We are confident they will thrive here.”
