LOUIS, MO, Aug 28, 2023 – BW Design Group’s ControlTech Automation, a leading electrical equipment manufacturer that provides industrial control panels for packaging, process, facilities, utilities and other industrial applications—has announced it commemorated the opening of its new manufacturing facility on August 3. The move to this expansive 41,000 square-foot space in Maryland Heights marks a significant milestone in ControlTech’s strategic growth plan, and supports its long-term commitment to innovation and delivering quality solutions that meet increasing client needs.
With more than 60 professionals and $40M in sales, ControlTech is known for its agility and speed to market. The new climate-controlled facility, which is more than double the size of the manufacturer’s previous location, enables both multishift operations and enhanced capabilities, including a state-of-the-art technology and training center equipped for full-scale factory simulation, acceptance testing and collaboration.
Mike Ripper, partner at ControlTech, said: “This major milestone in our journey reflects the hard work and dedication of our team, and underscores our unwavering commitment to providing superior craftsmanship and high-quality control panels to meet our clients’ always-evolving needs.”
For parent company BW Design Group, a fully integrated engineering firm with a nationwide network of more than 1,600 professionals, ControlTech is a key part of a larger strategy to build a world-class firm.
“We are excited for the ControlTech Automation organization and leadership team in realizing this significant achievement,” said Joe Wilhelm, president of BW Design Group. “Our clients look to us for our distinct expertise in the manufacturing environment, and this expansion allows us to better serve our growing and diverse client base.”
About ControlTech Automation
ControlTech Automation is a world-class electrical equipment manufacturer that provides industrial control panels and process solutions for packaging, process, facilities, utilities and other industrial applications. ControlTech specializes in the design, manufacture and installation of industrial controls. They strive to earn repeat business by offering quality, value and service above and beyond our competitors. Selecting team members who are degreed and experienced manufacturing, purchasing and engineering professionals allows them to supply turnkey control panel solutions for a variety of applications.
To learn more, go to controltechautomation.com.
About BW Design Group
BW Design Group is the only professional services firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated consulting, design, system integration and construction management firm. With deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment, our team delivers world-class solutions across the food and beverage, life sciences, industrial, advanced technology and semiconductor industries. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, they’ve built a firm uniquely equipped to create unparalleled partnerships and lasting value for our clients.
To learn how they’re building the future of manufacturing and technology, go to bwdesigngroup.com.
About Barry-Wehmiller (BW)
Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of highly engineered capital equipment and consulting services for a wide variety of industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3.5 billion organization with more than 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. CEO Bob Chapman shares the story of the company’s transformation in his book, Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family.
To learn more, go to barrywehmiller.com.
