ADDISON, Texas — Fujitsu General America Inc. celebrated the opening of its new innovation and training facility in Addison, Texas, this month. The Airstage Innovation & Learning Center is a dual-purpose facility that provides training opportunities and research and development capacity, according to a press release from Fujitsu.

The training center includes a dedicated laboratory for hands-on experiences with various Airstage systems and controls to refresh and enhance the skills of sales, design, installation, and service professionals. Its location in the country provides shorter travel for those who are not close to Fujitsu’s Pine Brook, New Jersey, or Martinez, California, facilities, the company said.

“We’re thrilled to announce a milestone that marks a new era of HVAC technological advancement in the heart of Texas,” said Fujitsu’s vice president of product management, Karim Yasin. “The new facility is a testament to our commitment to innovation and bringing Fujitsu technology to our contractors and customers. We look forward to welcoming ‘All ya’ll’ at our Texas home!”

Located 15 miles north of Dallas and minutes from the local airports, the 7,200-square-foot facility will initially be staffed by 10 Fujitsu employees, including research and design engineers and North American product-management teams. The new facility offers an excellent training environment for gaining expertise selling, installing, and supporting Fujitsu products, the company said.