Steelwrist Announces Expanded North American Operations
Steelwrist is expanding operations at its North American headquarters in Newington, Connecticut. The company — which is a manufacturer of tiltrotators, automatic quick couplers and work tools for excavators — said the investment further strengthens its long-term commitment to the U.S. market. The move also positions Connecticut as a strategic hub for advanced manufacturing and assembly within the construction equipment industry.
According to Steelwrist, the expanded facility enhances its machining, local assembly and product testing capabilities. This will enable the company to deliver products that are assembled and tested in the United States. With the expansion, Steelwrist is reinforcing its ability to serve customers with shorter lead times, increased flexibility and high product availability.
Steelwrist celebrated the expansion during a ceremony at the Newington facility on February 19. Company leadership, including CEO Stefan Stockhaus, as well as representatives from the State of Connecticut and local partners all gathered to mark the milestone. This event emphasized Steelwrist’s long-term commitment to Connecticut. It also highlighted the state’s role as a key partner in supporting advanced manufacturing investment, job creation and regional economic development.
From the press release:
Since entering the North American market in 2017, Steelwrist has experienced strong growth as contractors increasingly adopt tiltrotators and fully automatic quick coupler systems to improve safety, productivity and machine utilization. The Newington facility serves as the company’s North American headquarters, housing warehousing, technical support, training and now expanded machining, manufacturing and assembly operations all under one roof.
Connecticut has played a central role in this growth journey. Its strategic location in the Northeast provides excellent access to key markets, ports and transportation infrastructure across the United States and Canada. Equally important, the state offers a highly skilled and experienced workforce, particularly within advanced manufacturing and precision assembly.
“Ten years ago, as I was traveling across various states in the U.S. looking for the future location of our North American headquarters, I was searching for strong infrastructure, a talented workforce and a collaborative business environment,” said Stefan Stockhaus, Steelwrist CEO. “I was also asking myself where I would like to live, if I were to live in the U.S. Now, 10 years later, I am really happy that we took the decision to go for Connecticut, which indeed has exceeded our expectations. With the expansion of our operations in Newington, we will now be able to support our growing customer base in North America while ensuring that products are assembled and tested here in the U.S. This investment reflects both our confidence in the market and our long-term commitment to growth in the region.”
Another benefit of the expansion is that it supports job creation in Connecticut. This includes new roles in assembly, testing, logistics and technical support. Luckily, Steelwrist said recruiting skilled employees for these positions has been a smooth process — reflecting the depth of manufacturing competence in the state.
“Steelwrist’s decision in 2017 to establish its North American headquarters in Connecticut — and to expand that presence today — speaks volumes about the strength of our state’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem,” said John Bourdeaux, president and CEO of AdvanceCT, Connecticut’s nonprofit business development organization. “This expansion not only reinforces Connecticut’s reputation as a premier destination for manufacturers, but also solidifies our state’s role as a hub for companies serving customers across North America and beyond. We are proud to partner with Steelwrist as they continue to invest in their operations and people here and look forward to building on this momentum together for many years to come.”
Steelwrist noted that its commitment to growth in North America will also be visble at this year’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG show. Attendees can check out several new Steelwrist products at its booth #F27055.
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