Kawneer invests approximately $1M to expand Austell facility capabilities

Kawneer Co.has made a significant investment in the expansion of capabilities at its 52,000 square foot Austell, Ga., facility, according to a Feb. 9 release. This marks an important step for the company as it continues to invest in the business for long-term growth. The new improvements, costing approximately $1 million, will provide customers with a broader range of resources, as well as increased production, storage and inventory, resulting in shorter lead times and enhanced quality. “Kawneer remains focused on the future and the opportunities ahead,” said Tom Szematowicz, director of service centers for Kawneer North America, in the release. “After seeing the improvements first hand at our Austell facility, I am confident that these changes will allow Kawneer to be even more responsive to market cyclicality and more capable of servicing our customers.” With the recent expansion and capital investment, the Austell facility is uniquely positioned to provide service to an expanded customer base. This significant investment in more state-of-the-art fabrication equipment and technology will give Kawneer the flexibility to better meet the demand of today’s market, as well as future demands. Kawneer’s Austell service center offers stock items, a custom door line, framing systems, welding, fabrication and packing. The new state-of-the-art fabrication equipment and technology will better prepare the facility’s more than 40 experienced employees to provide exceptional service.Many of the enhancements are related to improvements in technology, allowing information to flow more quickly and increasing the speed of accuracy.“Providing our customers with both the resources they need to grow their businesses and exceptional service is a priority," said Diana Perreiah, vice president of business operations for Kawneer North America, in the release. We’re proud to be growing and extending our capabilities in Austell. This is only the beginning – there will be more to come."