SALISBURY, N.C., Oct. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Agility Fuel Systems celebrated the opening of their new manufacturing plant in Salisbury, North Carolina with a ribbon cutting ceremony to which more than 300 guests attended. William Nowicke, COO and interim CEO and Shawn Adelsberger, Director of Operations and Plant Manager were joined by Paul Woodson, Mayor of Salisbury and Gregg Edds, Chairman of Rowan County Board of Commissioners, to commemorate the occasion.
"Agility's investment in this facility demonstrates our deep commitment to the development and adoption of natural gas as a transportation fuel in the heavy duty vehicle industry. Our new 204,000 square foot facility is the first truly vertically integrated natural gas fuel system manufacturing plant in North America and is a game changer for our industry. From the raw aluminum and steel for the frames and covers to the resin and carbon fiber for the cylinders, to installation onto the truck, Agility will now have complete control in one location over the quality, cost, and delivery of our natural gas fuel systems to our customers," said William Nowicke.
Speakers at the event highlighted how the new facility will have a positive impact on the community and the natural gas industry:
"Salisbury is proud to partner with Agility Fuel Systems on this new facility, bringing jobs to our community and producing a clean technology product that has a positive environmental impact," said Salisbury Mayor Paul Woodson.
Chairman of Rowan County Board of Commissioners, Greg Edds, welcomed the company to the community and stated "I am here as a representative of the great people of Rowan County to thank you for picking our county, investing in our people and our community."
The new facility will be the industry's first vertically integrated natural gas fuel system production facility, ensuring best in class products, quality cost and lead times. It marks the transition in Agility's manufacturing footprint from Kelowna, Canada to the new plant in North Carolina that will happen over the next six months. Kelowna will remain as Agility's Technical Engineering center for the company.
The Salisbury plant capabilities will include:
"With this facility which represents a $20 million dollar investment, we will be able to meet and exceed the most stringent product requirements that our fleet customers, dealers, and OEMs demand. We want to thank all of our suppliers, contractors and employees for making this plant a reality. We are excited by the prospects for our company and the natural gas industry," said William Nowicke.
Agility Fuel Systems, headquartered in Santa Ana, California, is the leading developer and manufacturer of natural gas fuel systems for heavy duty vehicles in North America. Agility's highly engineered, proprietary heavy duty natural gas fuel systems store, manage and deliver natural gas to the engine and enable the safe and effective use of natural gas as a vehicle fuel for local, regional, and long-haul applications. In operation since 1996, Agility and its predecessor companies have deployed more heavy duty natural gas fuel systems in North America than any other company.
For more information the Agility website at www.agilityfs.com
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