en.Wedoany.com Reported - Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced the official opening of its Americas Regional Headquarters (ARCH) in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The facility is part of Stratasys' long-term investment plan in the U.S. market, aimed at strengthening high-tech manufacturing capabilities and driving the future of industrial innovation in Minnesota.
The opening ceremony brought together representatives from government and business, including U.S. Representatives Betty McCollum, Brad Finstad, and Kelly Morrison; Erin Streeter, Executive Vice President of the National Association of Manufacturers; Scott Crump, inventor of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stratasys board member, along with his wife Lisa Crump (co-founder of Stratasys in 1988); as well as Stratasys management, customers, partners, and community stakeholders. The gathering highlighted the critical role of additive manufacturing in promoting regional economic development and enhancing industrial competitiveness.
U.S. Congressman and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer stated that Stratasys is helping Minnesota drive innovation and growth as a global leader in additive manufacturing. The opening of the new facility in Minnetonka brings high-wage jobs and economic growth, creating hundreds of high-skilled engineering, manufacturing, and technology positions in Minnesota. U.S. Representative Betty McCollum added that as a pioneer in additive manufacturing technology, Stratasys is at the forefront of enhancing U.S. national and economic security, with innovations that make military work safer and more efficient while saving taxpayer costs. She welcomed Stratasys' new facility in Minnesota.
Erin Streeter, Executive Vice President of the National Association of Manufacturers, noted in her remarks that Stratasys' investment strengthens the region's manufacturing capabilities, supports stable employment, and expands opportunities for manufacturing workers. She believes additive manufacturing is driving the next era of U.S. manufacturing, and Stratasys' continued investment in Minnesota exemplifies this progress.
Dr. Yoav Zeif, CEO of Stratasys, stated that the advanced facility in Minnesota brings together the company's talent, technology, and the capabilities needed for innovation, collaboration, and helping customers accelerate scaled additive manufacturing production. The ARCH consolidates engineering, advanced R&D, application expertise, and customer collaboration capabilities in one location, and includes Stratasys Direct, the company's on-demand manufacturing business unit. Visitors can experience industrial-grade 3D printing technology in action and learn how Stratasys delivers production-grade parts in aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, dental, and industrial applications.
Rich Garrity, Chief Business Unit Officer at Stratasys and NAM board member, emphasized that bringing the team under one roof has had a meaningful impact on the company's operations, innovation, and customer service. The ARCH provides the scale and office space to accelerate collaboration between engineering, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams, enabling faster delivery of high-quality solutions.
As part of its commitment to the local community, Stratasys highlighted its partnership with High Tech Kids and support for Minnesota's FIRST Robotics program at the event, reinforcing its role in advancing STEM education and nurturing the next generation of engineers. Prior to the ARCH opening, Stratasys completed an independent Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management system audit at its Minnetonka campus, confirming the facility's compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and recommending renewal of both certifications.
The launch of the ARCH demonstrates Stratasys' ongoing commitment to U.S.-based innovation, workforce development, and community engagement, while also solidifying its position in advanced manufacturing and its role in achieving more sustainable production.
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