Grand Opening of Daifuku North America new HQ in Novi, Michigan

NOVI, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Daifuku North America proudly opened doors to its new Headquarters in
Novi, Michigan recently. The ceremony was attended by the Honorable Rick
Snyder, Governor of Michigan, along with Masaki Hojo, President and CEO
of Daifuku Co., Ltd., Aki Nishimura, President and CEO of Daifuku North
America and Honorable David Staudt, Mayor Pro Tempore of Novi; amongst
other dignitaries.

The new facility will be dedicated to showcasing the company’s vast
array of material handling solutions and equipment and will also be
utilized for testing and design purposes. The nearly 77,000-square-foot
facility houses over 300 employees and includes the company’s in-house
demonstration center showcasing the newest innovations and
state-of-the-art Factory Acceptance Testing Center.

Aki Nishimura, President and CEO of Daifuku North America, commented,
“As a growing company, we are thrilled to be able to stay right here in
the Metro Detroit area. In past decades, we have certainly benefitted
from Southeastern Michigan’s vast pool of talented engineering
professionals and other skilled laborers that are essential to
maintaining the staffing needs of a vibrant, growing company; and the
coming years will be no different.”

The modern facility represents a firm step towards Daifuku North
America’s future growth and expansion plans and it will be creating 85
new jobs in Michigan before 2019. The majority of these jobs will be
created in Novi, with the balance at the firm’s manufacturing facilities
in Boyne City, MI and Harbor Springs, MI.

Speaking on the occasion Governor Snyder said, “Daifuku’s significant
investment in our state is a testament to our reformed business climate
and exceptional workforce. It was an honor to be a part of the grand
opening ceremony and I appreciate the commitment that Daifuku has made
to both our state and the people who call it home.”

Others prominent city officials who attended the opening included, Peter
Auger – City Manager; Victor Cardenas – Assistant City Manager; Sheryl
Walsh-Malloy – Communications Director; Alan Weber – Economic
Development Director and David Mallow – Chief of Police.

About Daifuku North America Holding Company

Daifuku
North America Holding Company is based in Novi, Michigan, with sales
and manufacturing locations throughout the continent. It is comprised of
Daifuku America Corporation, Jervis B. Webb Company, Elite Line
Services, Inc. (ELS), and Wynright Corporation and is a global leader in
the design, engineering, manufacturing, installation and service of
innovative material handling technology such as
automatic guided vehicles (AGVs),
automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS),
conveyors,
baggage handling systems, bulk handling systems,
cleanroom systems and
airport maintenance services. Daifuku North America specializes in
integrated systems used in the
automotive,
airport, semiconductor, LCD equipment, food/beverage, bulk,
warehousing and manufacturing industries.

About Wynright Corporation

Wynright
Corporation, a subsidiary of Daifuku North America Holding Company,
is part of the #1 worldwide material handling provider of intelligent
material handling systems. The company designs, manufactures, integrates
and installs a full spectrum of intralogistics solutions, offering both
Wynright-branded and third-party equipment to meet client needs. These
include leading-edge conveyor
and sortation
systems, voice-
and light-directed order fulfillment equipment, a suite
of warehouse controls & execution software, robotics,
Automated
Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), mezzanines,
and structures, all backed by critical round-the-clock service and
support.

Since its founding in 1972, Wynright has been a trusted partner to some
of the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies, showing them how
to use their space more efficiently to deliver improved productivity,
today and tomorrow.

Contacts

Wynright Corporation
Joe O’Connor
Marketing Director
+1
708.229.8280
[email protected]
www.wynright.com