North Kingstown, RI - Manz Automation AG has moved its manufacturing and engineering operations to an expanded facility in Reutlingen, Germany. The 65,000 sq. ft. facility provides increased production and administrative capabilities and houses the existing 120 employees with room for an additional 80 people.
 
"This expansion is in direct response to our dynamic growth and success in the marketplace," said Dieter Manz, president.  "The new facility, together with the anticipated hiring of 20 additional engineers, provides us with sufficient capacity for future expansion and represents our commitment to serve our worldwide customers."
 
The building is environmentally friendly, with a roof-mounted solar power system that generates about one-third of the facility's annual electricity requirements. 
 
Manz Automation AG is a supplier of automated odd-form assembly equipment to the electronics industry.