maxon motors announces opening of Massachusetts manufacturing facility

March 20, 2019 – maxon precision motors, a division of maxon motor of Sachsein, Switzerland, has announced the opening of a manufacturing facility in Taunton, MA. The two-story, 59,000 sq. foot facility is located within the Myles Standish Business Park in Taunton at 125 Dever Drive.
Company officials led by Chris Blake, mpm President welcomed state/local officials and invited guests to a grand opening event at the facility which included a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of the building.
The building will provide design engineering and production operations, advancing maxon precision motors presence and capabilities in North America. Its opening is an integral component in an ongoing global growth strategy underway by the privately owned Swiss company, in business since 1961.
maxon motor is a provider of precision DC motors and drive technology with distribution and sales in 40 countries worldwide. maxon’s products include brushed and brushless DC motors, gearheads, sensors/encoders and customized drives. Its highly engineered products are used in a wide range of industries and applications including medical technology, industrial automation, robotics, security and communications, aerospace, automotive, and measurement/testing.
The facility replaces a former sales/distribution and assembly operation at 101 Waldron Road in Fall River, MA, and will expand maxon precision motors capabilities and employment. USA customers will benefit from closer collaboration that will provide value added opportunities with faster turnaround. Plus, a localized supply chain with domestic vendors will help build stronger customer relationships while reducing lead times.

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