LINAK U.S. Inc. Unveils New Expansion, Starts Production in New Building

March 28, 2018
U.S. subsidiary of Denmark-based actuation solutions company completes the phase one expansion of Louisville facility.

INAK U.S. Inc., a worldwide leader in electric linear actuation solutions, has completed an addition to their North and South American headquarters in Louisville. The expansion sets LINAK up for continued growth, and allows for greater commitment to the Louisville area and its U.S. customers.

“LINAK’s work in advanced manufacturing, one of Louisville’s traditional strengths and a key component to our city’s economic success, is helping us be relevant today and in the future,” said Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer. “LINAK is a great global company and its investment in a new facility will help them continue to compete and win around the world. We’re proud to be the home of LINAK’s U.S. operations and look forward to their continued success in the future.”

The new building, measuring 75,000 square feet, has given LINAK the ability to move its off-site distribution center back in-house, as well as accommodate several new production lines.

“We have already started operating a new production line, and should be fully operational by June of this year,” said vice president of operations Jan Petersen. “Once this site is at full capacity we will continue developing our plan for a second phase of the expansion, where we will add an additional 70,000 square foot building.”

The current expansion signi cantly increases overall manufacturing capacity by 50%, highlighting the company’s commitment to selling more products produced in the U.S.

“This is very important to us,” said president Soren Stig-Nielsen. “We want to make it even easier for our customers to have access to our unique products and services. And the new facility gives us that ability, along with expanded offerings for logistics, R&D and marketing. It also gives us the opportunity to continue supporting the community that has been our home for over 20 years.”

“As we continue to grow, we also want to expand our focus on the people who are at the heart of everything that we do,” said Stig- Nielsen. “We Improve Your Life is not just the mission we want our customers to feel, we want it to be felt by our employees, our community, and in the homes and businesses we reach throughout the U.S.”

On top of adding more jobs, the new building also brings high-tech production equipment including advanced robotics. These improvements are designed to not replace workers, but instead add opportunities for additional technical-skill level positions. These advancements in production will support LINAK in bringing quality movement to even more hospitals beds, treatment tables and medical equipment. Improving the level of comfort and accessibility for those in need of care while improving the working environments of their caregivers.

“We’d like to thank the community as well as the of cials at Louisville Forward and the Commonwealth of Kentucky for helping us reach our goals,” said Jan Petersen. “And we are very excited about this next chapter as we enter in a new era of growth and opportunity.”

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