WS Chronicle

Ziehl-Abegg Inc., a global leader in ventilation and fan technology, proudly announces the successful grand opening of its new North American manufacturing headquarters in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The event, held on Aug. 22,  was a resounding success, marked by a ceremonial ribbon cutting and inspiring speeches from key figures, including Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines, CEO Dr. Marc Wucherer, and Managing Director Tobias Stein.

The grand opening event drew dignitaries, industry leaders, and stakeholders from across the region, all eager to tour the state-of-the-art facility and witness firsthand the cutting-edge technology and innovative processes that define Ziehl-Abegg’s operations. The new headquarters represents the largest single investment Ziehl-Abegg has made in any location, underscoring the company’s commitment to the North American market and its vision for future growth.

Mayor Allen Joines, a special guest at the event, praised Ziehl-Abegg’s investment in Winston-Salem, highlighting the positive impact on the local economy and the creation of new job opportunities. “Ziehl-Abegg’s commitment to our community is commendable. This new facility will not only drive economic growth but also provide valuable employment opportunities for our residents,” said Mayor Joines.

“We are thrilled to celebrate the opening of our new North American headquarters,” said Tobias Stein, managing director of Ziehl-Abegg Inc. “This state-of-the-art facility enhances our ability to respond quickly to the evolving needs of the North American market, ensuring we can deliver innovative, high-quality solutions tailored specifically for our customers here. It signifies our commitment to not only expanding our footprint but also to fostering local economic growth. As we continue to grow into this new facility, we look forward to hiring more people from the local community, creating new opportunities, and driving sustainable development. We are excited about what the future holds and are dedicated to driving forward with excellence and sustainability.”

CEO Dr. Marc Wucherer also addressed the attendees, emphasizing Ziehl-Abegg’s dedication to innovation, sustainability, and community partnership. “Our new headquarters is a testament to our belief in the potential and promise of this region. With integrated on-site research and development, we are uniquely positioned to respond swiftly to our customers’ needs and to drive continuous innovation,” said Dr. Wucherer.

Ziehl-Abegg looks forward to a bright future, filled with growth, innovation, and continued partnership with the Winston-Salem community.

About Ziehl-Abegg Inc.:

Ziehl-Abegg, Inc is the North American subsidiary of Ziehl-Abegg based in Künzelsau, Germany. It is headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with over 300 employees. Additionally, it has nine sales offices in the US, three sales offices in Canada and one sales office in Monterrey, Mexico. 

Ziehl-Abegg is one of the leading global companies in the field of ventilation, control and drive technology. In the 1950s, Ziehl-Abegg established the basis for modern fan drives: external rotor motors which even today are still seen as state-of-the-art worldwide. Another area of business is electric motors which provide the power, for example, for elevators, medical applications (computer tomography equipment) or deep-sea underwater vehicles.