TEMPE, AZ – Benchmark Electronics has opened an expansion at its Brasov, Romania, facility that more than doubles its manufacturing capacity in the region.

The company said the expansion is intended to support customer-driven demand for access to high-technology manufacturing solutions, localized and global supply chains, and a customer-focused team committed to optimizing delivery, quality, cost, and manufacturing and engineering services. Key market sectors serviced include complex industrials, medical and semiconductor capital equipment.

"Benchmark Brasov, alongside Benchmark Almelo, serves as the heart and soul of our European operations and we are excited to expand our manufacturing footprint, add capacity to better serve our current customers, and support the high interest by new customers who are looking to regionalize their manufacturing in Europe," said Jeff Benck, president and CEO, Benchmark. "The new space will offer our manufacturing and engineering teams ample room to expand our operations in eastern Europe while also bringing more high-paying jobs to the Brasov community."

The expansion of Brasov is part of a broader Benchmark strategy to increase manufacturing capacity around the world by leveraging its current facilities and leadership as more customers look to diversify their manufacturing strategy and have products built closer to end-market consumption, the company said, and the new space not only provides new manufacturing space, but also improves system integration and workflow on the floor.

"It is an honor to welcome our partners, suppliers, and the local community for the unveiling of our expanded Brasov facility," said Herman Bartelink, vice president of European operations, Benchmark. "We're looking forward to adding new capabilities and bringing more business and jobs to the region. This expansion has been a long time coming and I am very proud of the work of our European team in reaching this milestone."