Welch Vacuum Technology - a business unit of Gardner Denver Thomas - has undergone several changes in 2007. In particular, dry vacuum pump manufacturing has moved from Skokie, IL to a GDT plant in Sheboygan, WI, whilst manufacturing of high vacuum belt- and direct-drive pumps - which Welch describe as industry standards for high vacuum pumps - has been moved from Skokie to the GDT plant in Monroe, LA.
The extensive capability in the Sheboygan plant includes robotics and automation-augmented QC. This plant will enable Welch to bring new generations of advanced, dry (oil-free) pump designs to its customers. And the capacity and flexible manufacturing of the Monroe plant will, says Welch, enable customers to get exactly the right pump for their high vacuum application for generations to come.
Welch offices have also moved from Skokie to the company's new location in Niles, IL. The new offices include customer service, technical support, sales and marketing, engineering, and servicing groups. Welch believes that all of the changes will be key in improving its ability to bring value to its customers.
