Increased commitment in the USA
Blickle inaugurates branch in Georgia
Wheel and castor specialist Blickle is strengthening its commitment in the USA and has opened its new branch in Newnan in the US state of Georgia. The new location offers spacious office and warehouse space. This will enable Blickle to serve the US market even faster and more individually in the future.
The ceremony was attended by more than 200 customers from the USA, Mexico and Canada, management representatives, local politicians and employees and their families.
The company has been represented on the American market for many years. In 2015, the strategic decision was made to relocate from Charlotte in North Carolina to Newnan, south-east of Atlanta. Modern and well-equipped premises have been created on an area of more than seven hectares - 650 square meters of office space and 4,645 square meters of warehouse space. "This creates the best conditions for serving the American market even better," says branch manager Scott Chahalis.
The new premises feature modern architecture and reflect the brand's high standards of quality and reliability. The office space offers sufficient room for the development, marketing and sales promotion departments. "There are also well-equipped rooms for presentations, customer service and training," explains Chahalis. The modern warehouse enables high turnover rates and short delivery times. For fast order processing, the site is connected to the headquarters in Rosenfeld, Baden-Württemberg, via SAP.
Blickle 's previous investments in the American market have paid off. "We have grown continuously over the past few years. The industry appreciates the quality of Blickle products and has developed a great deal of trust in the brand," says Chahalis. The 27 employees in Newnan have many years of experience and know the needs of the market inside out. Intensive and continuous customer support plays an important role. "With our new branch, we can further expand this service," says Chahalis happily.
The wheel and castor specialist employs more than 950 people worldwide. In 2017, Group turnover amounted to around 200 million euros. The company has 17 sales offices in Europe, America and Asia. Qualified consultants in agencies in 120 countries ensure customer proximity and service.
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