Sulzer has begun the expansion of its Orange, Texas Service Center, a project which will enhance its 24/7 electromechanical service capabilities and provide expanded capacity. 

“We are delighted to begin this landmark expansion, which will further improve our industry-leading repair and upgrade services for critical electrical equipment operating in the U.S. Gulf Coast,” said Jim Mugford, president and global head of electromechanical services at Sulzer. 

“This expansion and future growth is only possible because of our dedicated team, which works hard to support repair and maintenance projects around the clock. It is also important to thank our loyal customers for continuing to partner with us to help solve their most pressing maintenance and equipment problems.” 

Sulzer is an independent service provider (ISP) for electromechanical equipment. Supporting its customers from a global network of local service centers, the investment at Orange ensures access to increased workshop capacity, new state-of-the-art equipment and a large team of Sulzer experts – all of which will ensure it continues to deliver rapid response with best-in-class engineering and repair. 

The Orange Service Center provides turnkey support for electromechanical equipment including all brands of motors, generators, drives and gearboxes. Furthermore, responsive field services teams are ready to rapidly respond to any on-site requirement. With this unrivalled capability, the Orange Service Center ensures that customers will benefit from exceptional equipment reliability, availability, response time and reduced lead times. 

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by local representatives, including members of the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce and The City of Orange, who welcomed the new expansion.

Ida Schossow, president of the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce, said: “We are excited that Sulzer has chosen to put their investment in our community. Sulzer’s sustainability and growth even during the pandemic shows the strength of the company’s business strategy.”

“The City of Orange Economic Development Corporation strives to greet new or expanding businesses with a business-friendly approach. If you’re willing to invest your time, effort, and hard-earned money into Orange, we want you to know that we are invested in you as well. We appreciate Sulzer’s decision to expand their current operation here,” added Leigh Anne Dallas, assistant director of the City of Orange Economic Development Corporation.

Another benefit of the expansion is that it will further expand Sulzer’s Gulf Coast hurricane recovery services. Along with the Pasadena Service Center, Orange provides 24/7 emergency response to get customer equipment fixed as fast as possible after severe weather events. Increased capacity will ensure even more equipment can be repaired simultaneously, with the facility having the personnel, supplies and on-site generation required to meet challenging circumstances.