Worthington Enterprises Begins Modernization Project at Chilton, Wisconsin, Campus
Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) has initiated a modernization project at its Chilton, Wisconsin campus, where it manufactures Bernzomatic® and Mag-Torch® hand torches and fuel cylinders. The project includes a new 58,000-square-foot building and equipment to increase automation, production efficiencies, and ensure product quality and safety. As the only U.S. manufacturer of hand torches and small format propane and propylene cylinders, Worthington's products are used in over 40 countries.
The project, with Keller, Inc. as the general contractor, is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, with full operations starting in 2026. Worthington, which acquired the Chilton operations in 2004, currently employs nearly 300 people across three shifts in the 365,500-square-foot facility.
Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) ha avviato un progetto di modernizzazione presso il suo stabilimento di Chilton, Wisconsin, dove produce torce a mano Bernzomatic® e Mag-Torch® e cilindri di carburante. Il progetto prevede un nuovo edificio di 58.000 piedi quadrati e attrezzature per aumentare l'automazione, l'efficienza produttiva e garantire la qualità e la sicurezza del prodotto. Essendo l'unico produttore statunitense di torce a mano e cilindri di propano e propilene di piccolo formato, i prodotti di Worthington sono utilizzati in oltre 40 paesi.
Il progetto, con Keller, Inc. come appaltatore generale, è previsto essere completato entro la fine del 2025, con l'inizio delle operazioni complete nel 2026. Worthington, che ha acquisito le operazioni di Chilton nel 2004, attualmente impiega quasi 300 persone su tre turni nell'impianto di 365.500 piedi quadrati.
Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) ha iniciado un proyecto de modernización en su campus de Chilton, Wisconsin, donde fabrica antorchas manuales Bernzomatic® y Mag-Torch® y cilindros de combustible. El proyecto incluye un nuevo edificio de 58,000 pies cuadrados y equipo para aumentar la automatización, la eficiencia de producción y garantizar la calidad y seguridad del producto. Como el único fabricante estadounidense de antorchas a mano y cilindros de propano y propileno de pequeño formato, los productos de Worthington se utilizan en más de 40 países.
El proyecto, con Keller, Inc. como contratista general, se espera que se complete a finales de 2025, con operaciones plenas comenzando en 2026. Worthington, que adquirió las operaciones de Chilton en 2004, emplea actualmente a casi 300 personas en tres turnos en la instalación de 365,500 pies cuadrados.
워딩턴 엔터프라이즈(뉴욕 증권 거래소: WOR)는 위스콘신 주 칠턴에 위치한 캠퍼스에서 현대화 프로젝트를 시작했습니다. 여기서는 Bernzomatic® 및 Mag-Torch® 손 토치와 연료 실린더를 제조하고 있습니다. 이 프로젝트는 자동화를 증가시키고 생산 효율성을 높이며 제품 품질과 안전성을 보장하기 위한 58,000 평방 피트 크기의 새로운 건물과 장비를 포함합니다. 워딩턴의 제품은 손 토치와 소형 프로판 및 프로필렌 실린더의 유일한 미국 제조업체로서 40개국 이상에서 사용됩니다.
이 프로젝트는 일반 계약자 Keller, Inc.와 함께 진행되며, 2025년 말까지 완료될 것으로 예상되며, 2026년부터 전면적으로 운영을 시작할 예정입니다. 워딩턴은 2004년에 칠턴의 운영을 인수했으며 현재 365,500 평방 피트 규모의 시설에서 3교대 근무를 통해 거의 300명의 직원을 고용하고 있습니다.
Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) a lancé un projet de modernisation sur son campus de Chilton, dans le Wisconsin, où il fabrique des chalumeaux manuels Bernzomatic® et Mag-Torch® ainsi que des cylindres de carburant. Le projet comprend un nouveau bâtiment de 58 000 pieds carrés et des équipements pour augmenter l'automatisation, l'efficacité de production et garantir la qualité et la sécurité des produits. En tant que seul fabricant américain de chalumeaux et de cylindres de propane et de propylène de petit format, les produits de Worthington sont utilisés dans plus de 40 pays.
Le projet, avec Keller, Inc. en tant qu'entrepreneur général, devrait être achevé d'ici fin 2025, avec un démarrage complet des opérations prévu en 2026. Worthington, qui a acquis les opérations de Chilton en 2004, emploie actuellement près de 300 personnes sur trois équipes dans l'installation de 365 500 pieds carrés.
Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) hat ein Modernisierungsprojekt an seinem Standort in Chilton, Wisconsin, ins Leben gerufen, wo es Bernzomatic® und Mag-Torch® Handbrenner und Brennstoffzylinder herstellt. Das Projekt umfasst ein neues Gebäude mit 58.000 Quadratfuß und Ausrüstungen, um die Automatisierung und Produktionseffizienz zu erhöhen sowie die Produktqualität und -sicherheit zu gewährleisten. Als einziger US-Hersteller von Handbrennern sowie von Propan- und Propylenzylindern in kleiner Größe werden die Produkte von Worthington in über 40 Ländern eingesetzt.
Das Projekt, bei dem Keller, Inc. als Generalunternehmer fungiert, soll Ende 2025 abgeschlossen werden, mit vollem Betrieb, der 2026 beginnt. Worthington, das 2004 die Produktionsstätte in Chilton übernommen hat, beschäftigt derzeit fast 300 Mitarbeiter in drei Schichten in der 365.500 Quadratfuß großen Anlage.
- Investment in U.S. manufacturing and automation to increase production efficiencies
- Expansion of facilities with a new 58,000-square-foot building
- Only U.S. manufacturer of hand torches and small format propane/propylene cylinders
- Products distributed to over 40 countries, indicating strong global demand
- Potential for future expansion and growth
- None.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Worthington Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: WOR), a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help enable people to live safer, healthier and more expressive lives, has begun a modernization project at its Chilton, Wisconsin, campus where it manufactures Bernzomatic® and Mag-Torch® hand torches and fuel cylinders. A new 58,000-square-foot building and equipment will increase automation and production efficiencies, help ensure continued product quality and safety performance and allow for future expansion.
Andy Rose, president and chief executive officer, Worthington Enterprises, said, “This is an investment in U.S. manufacturing, Chilton, our employees and our Company’s future. Consumers and professionals around the world trust the brands made here because of the quality products they represent. Each product reflects the hard work, reliability and commitment to excellence of every employee involved in the production process.”
Worthington Enterprises is the only U.S. manufacturer of hand torches and small format propane and propylene cylinders, which are used worldwide in homes, businesses and outdoors and relied on for construction, fixing, making, creating and when natural disasters strike. In 2023, cylinders made in Chilton reached customers and retailers in more than 40 countries.
Keller, Inc. of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, is the general contractor for the project. The building is expected to be completed by the end of calendar year 2025 with the facility fully operational in 2026.
Thomas Reinl, mayor, City of Chilton, commented, “Worthington has been a valued partner for 20 years as an engaged employer, active supporter of other local businesses and contributor to meaningful community causes. We are excited that the Company is investing here, which we believe is a testament to our citizens and the quality of life in our region.”
Worthington Enterprises acquired the Chilton operations in 2004. The facility itself opened in 1959. The Company employs nearly 300 people across three shifts in the 365,500-square-foot Chilton location. Individuals interested in local career opportunities can view current openings by visiting https://www.worthingtonenterprises.com/careers.
About Worthington Enterprises
Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help enable people to live safer, healthier and more expressive lives. The Company operates with two primary business segments—Building Products and Consumer Products. The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman®, CoMet®, Garden-Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others. The Company also serves the growing global hydrogen ecosystem via a joint venture focused on on-board fueling systems and gas containment solutions.
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.
Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Worthington Enterprises achieves this outcome by empowering its employees to innovate, thrive and grow with leading brands in attractive markets that improve everyday life. The Company engages deeply with local communities where it has operations through volunteer efforts and The Worthington Companies Foundation, participates actively in workforce development programs and reports annually on its corporate citizenship and sustainability efforts. For more information, visit worthingtonenterprises.com.
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Sonya L. Higginbotham
Senior Vice President
Chief of Corporate Affairs, Communications and Sustainability
614.438.7391
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Treasurer and Investor Relations Officer
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