Krohne opens new manufacturing and calibration facility in Massachusetts

Measuring instrument specialist Krohne has opened a new flow and level instrument manufacturing and calibration facility in Beverly, Massachusetts.

According to a statement from Krohne, the opening of the new facility represents the German company’s long term commitment to manufacturing in the United States.

The facility will produce a range of new flow and level products, as well as existing models. It will also serve as Krohne’s main distribution hub to North American markets for all other products.

As well as the manufacturing centre, Berkley will also be home to administration, sales, service and marketing, and a new training centre.

According to a statement from Krohne, the new production building will be interconnected to a new, two story office building, tripling the floor space compared to the company’s existing facility in Peabody, MA. Production and distribution operations will be transferred to the new location.

“2018 will be a watershed year for Krohne in North America as we move into our brand new factory in Beverly, MA where a variety of key products will be produced,” said Brian Elliott, Krohne. president and CEO.

“Krohne is dedicated to the idea of producing the absolute best process measurement instrumentation for worldwide process industry users, and now, we will bring that production to the USA. This will surely enhance our opportunity for timely deliveries and for providing a broader range of resources to serve customer needs better."