December 20, 2007 - Chambersburg, PA, USA

Hirschmann Automation and Control, Inc. recently celebrated the inauguration of their new facility in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Over 200 customers, local government officials, business leaders from the Chambersburg area, and the CEO’s from Hirschmann’s International Subsidiaries were in attendance for the opening of Hirschmann’s Headquarters for the Americas.

The event was hosted by Hirschmann U.S. President Mark Hendel, and included remarks from Wilfred Muskens, Deputy Secretary Pennsylvania Office of International Business Development, Terry Punt, Pennsylvania State Senator (33rd District), Jake Kaufman, President, Chambersburg Area Development Corporation, and Laurie Burns, Group Vice President of Sales, Hirschmann Automation and Control Worldwide.

“This building helps us take one more step towards our goal of continuously improving our Americas operations. It allows us to grow and expand to meet the needs of our customers while providing a workspace that promotes maximum efficiency and cooperation,” said Mark Hendel, Hirschmann U.S. President.

The new 35,000 square foot facility features expanded office and warehouse space along with a state-of-the art training and conference center. The facility houses Hirschmann’s three divisions: ECS (electronic control systems), INET (industrial networking), and ICON (industrial connectors). Hirschmann U.S. currently employs 76 people that support the North and South American Markets.

Local P.R. contact:
Hirschmann Automation and Control, Inc.
Marketing
Gary Peck
Phone: 717-217-2216
Fax: 717-263-7845
Email: gary.peck@hirschmann-usa.com