Walbro Celebrates the Launch of its Latest State of the Art Multilayer Blowmolding Machine for Large Capacity Fuel Systems
Tucson, AZ, 27 MAY 2022 – Walbro, LLC hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at their Cass City, Michigan location May 20, 2022. The Walbro team, along with Government Dignitaries, and strategic partners attended this latest facility expansion that houses its new state of the art double clamp multilayer blow molding machine and automated lines that are the most advanced in the industry. This was the largest investment Walbro has made in the fuel system business complimenting the seven machines installed globally. “I am very pleased with this latest project and all the team members and partners who played a key role in making pivotal investment happen,” states Mike Coyle – President – Fuel Systems. “This was the largest capital investment Walbro has made in the fuel system business complimenting the seven machines installed globally.
Our team stayed right on track with the program timeline and launch and we are now entering into production mode”, added Coyle.
“I am very proud of our team’s efforts here, especially with the extra hours they have been putting in over the last years with the continued strong demand in our industries,” says Chris Quick Executive Vice President – Fuel Systems. “This machine enables the team to offload some of the overcapacity conditions with current assets and provides for additional growth. I am looking forward to working with our partners on new projects that will utilize this machine and position us for additional growth and investments to support them”, adds Quick.
About Walbro
Walbro is a global market leader in engine management products and fuel systems, and a leading supplier of high-pressure aluminum die casting to customers around the world. Walbro’s products have powered over 500 Million engines since 1950 in the lawn and garden, recreational and marine, construction, agriculture and outdoor power equipment markets. Walbro manufactures carburetors, ignition systems, fuel injection systems, pumps, valves and fuel storage and delivery systems.
Walbro is a global organization, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, with over 2300 employees worldwide. The company has ISO certified manufacturing and engineering facilities in the United States, Japan, Mexico, Thailand and China. Additional information regarding Walbro is available at www.Walbro.com.
