Sulzer begins Baton Rouge expansion project

Breaking ground in a ceremony on 9 December 2021, the project is designed to enhance repair, reengineering and upgrade services for operators of all types of rotating equipment in the US Gulf Coast area.

"It's really an exciting day for Sulzer and the Baton Rouge service center. This expansion has been made possible by our products, services, customer relationships and expertise. I’d like to thank everyone who has enabled this success - from here we grow and add to our history," said Glenn Doerksen, president pump services NAM at Sulzer.

As an independent service provider for rotating equipment and a global pump original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Sulzer offers its customers around-the-clock services designed to maximise equipment reliability and availability. Expanding its facilities at Baton Rouge is a key component of the company's ongoing investment strategy, growing its capabilities through enhanced service centre capacity and equipment.

Once complete, Sulzer customers will benefit from even shorter lead times on all repair, reengineering and upgrade projects - especially for large vertical pumps and small steam turbines. Throughout the duration of the expansion, Sulzer’s usual service will continue to be available to customers.

The Baton Rogue Service Center is a leading service provider to the power generation, petrochemical, steel and heavy-manufacturing sectors as well as many others. A part of Sulzer’s global network of service centers, Baton Rouge offers a specialized range of 24/7 in-house and field engineering services, delivering projects on reduced lead times and to exacting standards.

The expansion will add to the 10,500 sq. ft. of floorspace currently available at the service centre. New machines, upgraded cranage with a 20-ton lifting capacity as well as a dedicated painting and blast booth will also be installed as part of the project.

Beyond supporting Sulzer customers, the new expansion will provide increased job opportunities in the local area. Sulzer is looking to hire new mechanics, machinists, office staff, sales teams and apprentices, once construction work is complete.

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