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2024-05-02 00:00:00
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Japanese robotics leader Yaskawa is significantly expanding its footprint in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa with a strategic $32 million investment to establish two new facilities adjacent to its current plant in Kočevje, Slovenia. This development was highlighted by Yaskawa Europe Robotics Director Hubert Kosler during a foundation stone-laying ceremony attended by key figures including Slovenia's Prime Minister Robert Golob and Japan's Ambassador to Slovenia, Akiko Yoshida.
The investment includes the construction of a European robot distribution center and a state-of-the-art engineering and production facility for robotic systems, set to be operational by 2025. This expansion will streamline Yaskawa’s operations by relocating the distribution activities from Germany and Sweden directly to Slovenia, enhancing efficiency and service quality across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Additionally, the new engineering facility will expand Yaskawa’s capabilities in producing advanced robots tailored to diverse technological processes, currently underway at their Ribnica site.
This expansion not only bolsters Yaskawa’s commitment to innovation and quality in robotics but also significantly benefits the local economy. The company, which currently employs around 270 people in Slovenia, expects to increase its workforce to approximately 300 post-expansion. The presence of high-ranking officials at the ceremony underscores the importance of this investment, which Prime Minister Golob described as pivotal for enhancing Slovenia-Japan relations and beneficial for the country's economic landscape.
Kočevje Mayor Vladimir Prebilič emphasized the national significance of this investment, expressing confidence that the new facilities will boost Yaskawa's production capabilities to fully meet European demand locally. This initiative marks a significant step in Yaskawa’s strategy to optimize its supply chain and reinforce its position as a global leader in robotics and control technology solutions.
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