Acu-Rite Solutions manufacturing successfully moves to Illinois

SCHAUMBURG, IL (April 2019) – The manufacturing facilities of Acu-Rite Solutions products have successfully moved from its long-time base in Jamestown, NY, to larger facilities at the North American headquarters of parent-company HEIDENHAIN in Schaumburg, IL. This centralized location now offers quicker access to the industrial manufacturing resources in the Chicago area, while keeping the “Made in America” tradition alive. It is also proving to be more effective for Acu-Rite Solutions shipping and receiving, both domestically and internationally.“This forward-thinking move was made to strengthen the already leading brand of Acu-Rite Solutions,” said John Parker, HEIDENHAIN’s Machine Tool Business Development Manager. “The production of the Acu-Rite Solutions products is now going strong in Illinois, at the same time we continue to invest in the Acu-Rite Solutions R&D department that remains in Jamestown, NY.”Keeping customer needs in mind first, Acu-Rite Solutions products currently on the Illinois manufacturing lines include all the digital readouts (models DRO10X, DRO203, DRO30X), and DRO accessories such as IB2X and IOB610, all the encoder bracket kits such as those for SENC 150, SENC 50 as well as the MILLPWRG2 control and associated components.Lines are fully staffed with technicians overseen by managers such as Test Engineering, Quality and Operations. “It is important that we maintain the reliability and integrity of all the Acu-Rite Solutions products, as well as continue to focus on the ease of use of all our end products that our customers have come to expect,” said Parker.Service and support of the Acu-Rite Solutions products has also been an important focus during this manufacturing operations transition. Dedicated trained staff are now in place in Schaumburg to provide Acu-Rite Solutions technical support, as well as field service.Acu-Rite Solutions DRO and Encoder Support: techsupportHC@heidenhain.comMILLPWRG2 Programming and Application Support: millpwrservice@heidenhain.comThe established Acu-Rite Solutions website continues to be the same helpful go-to source for both distributors and customers alike.Also, Acu-Rite Solutions trade show presence is continued, and for 2019, Acu-Rite Solutions exhibits are planned for TECMA, EASTEC, CMTS, SOUTHTEC and PRI.“This Acu-Rite Solutions manufacturing transition has been done for all the right reasons,” said Parker. “With these changes and investments, we expect the [...]