Graham-Field spends nearly two million in third-phase “Made in USA” initiative
Gwinnett County, Metro Atlanta, Ga. (May 12, 2011) – In partnership with Gwinnett Chamber economic development, GF Health Products, Inc. (“Graham-Field”) – one of the world’s leading manufacturers and distributors of medical products – announces the relocation of its Lumex® Recliner Production operations from Taiwan to Gwinnett County, Metro Atlanta, Georgia. The relocation represents $1.75 million in capital investment and 17 new jobs for the community. The relocation of this latest production line marks the third phase in the company’s “Made in USA” Initiative.
“We began our Made in the USA initiative to provide our customers with a more unique and “Only from Graham-Field” product,” said Ken Spett, GF’s President & CEO “Producing and assembling products in the States provides several advantages such as streamlined logistics and qualified workforce – both of which we found to be very strong in Gwinnett and the Metro Atlanta region.”
“We’re seeing more and more companies like Graham-Field make the decision to return their manufacturing to the U.S., and we’re pleased they’re coming to Georgia. Our access to international markets and our workforce are competitive with any country in the world, and we fully intend to keep them that way,” said Chris Cummiskey, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
As one of the pioneers in the global sourcing of healthcare products, Graham-Field works to provide the highest quality products at the right price. Utilizing existing and new manufacturing facilities where they can in the United States, Graham-Field works to be competitive in a global market. By utilizing high quality components from international supply partners, in combination with its in-house engineering and manufacturing expertise, the company has initiated an aggressive manufacturing and assembly program here in the United States.
Gwinnett County Commission Chairman, Charlotte Nash, commended Graham Fields for their decision to stay and expand in the community. “It is always good to see existing industry growing in our community. Not only does it contribute to our collective economic well-being, but it also a strong testament to the solid environment Gwinnett offers for business stability and growth.”
“Partnership Gwinnett has a strong focus on global business development and Graham-Field marks the second global company in the last month to announce expansion or relocation in our community,” said Brittany Holtzclaw, manufacturing & logistics business development manager, Gwinnett Chamber. “We have a diverse business environment, an inclusive educational system and a solid infrastructure to support global advanced manufacturing operations like what Graham-Field has brought to our community today.”
For more information on Graham Field Health Products, please visit http://www.grahamfield.com. For more information on Gwinnett Economic Development, please visit www.successliveshere.com. For the video news release, visit http://youtu.be/Ugp_OGkDhxo.
