FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FLANDERS Opens Innovation, Technology, and Training Center, Driving Customer Solution Collaboration & Workforce Development
Evansville, IN, OCTOBER 10, 2024 – FLANDERS, a global leader in electrification and automation in mining, and service, repair and manufacturing of electrical rotating machines for heavy industry, has announced the opening of the FLANDERS Innovation, Technology, and Training Center (FITT), located at 701 Congressional Blvd in Carmel, IN. The new facility will serve as the hub for FLANDERS Advanced Development and Autonomous Solutions teams, providing a cutting-edge facility for customer solution collaboration and developing the workforce of the future.
“Indianapolis is at the heart of a fast-growing Midwest technology corridor, with a diverse source of global talent at academic institutions, research facilities, technology companies, and innovative enterprises,” said FLANDERS Chief Executive Officer, Kim Weninger. “The FLANDERS Innovation, Technology, and Training Center will strengthen our ability to improve productivity and support decarbonization initiatives for our customers, with higher efficiency electric machines, drives, controls, and autonomous systems.”
The new facility will give FLANDERS a centralized, yet globally accessible, location focused on the next generation of autonomous and decarbonization solutions. These developments include the agnostic hybrid haul truck systems and the expansion of autonomous solutions from drills to other mining machines. The first phase of renovation will begin in the 4th quarter of 2024 and be completed within 12-18 months.
“Collaborating with our customers on shared business-driven objectives is key for growth, not only for FLANDERS and our customers, but the industry as a whole,” said Wayne Chmiel, Chief Commercial Officer. “The FLANDERS Innovation, Technology and Training Center is instrumental in providing a state-of-the-art facility, with advanced lab and training solutions, to foster co-working relationships and to develop the next generation of workforce needed to successfully manage the growth in electrification and agnostic technology solutions in the marketplace.”
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Issued by Flanders Electric Motor Service, LLC.
FLANDERS contact:
Makenzie Coulter, VP of People Care & Community Engagement, mcoulter@flandersinc.com
ABOUT FLANDERS
FLANDERS is a global leader in electrification, providing specialized technology solutions. Our expertise extends to decarbonization solutions, mining automation solutions, custom controls, and systems integration. We excel in servicing, repairing, designing, manufacturing, and distributing electric rotating machines. With FLANDERS, you can expect increased machine uptime and significant cost savings, ensuring a more efficient and profitable operation for our valued clients.
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