FANUC America’s new 650,000-square-foot West Campus facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan represents a $110 million investment built on 67 acres. (Image: FANUC America/PRNewswire)
The company’s West Campus facility in Auburn Hills is said to increase its footprint in the state to over 2 million square feet.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.—A new $110 million robotics and automation campus in Auburn Hills is part of FANUC America’s strategic investment plan to support and advance industrial automation in North America. The 650,000-square-foot West Campus facility is built on 67 acres of land and increases FANUC America’s footprint in Michigan to more than 2 million square feet, the company said in a release.
According to FANUC America, its industry growth and customer demand have created more than 400 jobs in Michigan since 2019. The West Campus provides advanced product manufacturing and customized automation systems and includes warehouse space for over 6,000 quick delivery robots and tens of thousands of parts.
“This major expansion represents our growth strategy in the U.S. and our steadfast commitment to the future of the automation and robotics industry,” said FANUC America President and CEO Mike Cicco, in the release. “While manufacturers continue to adapt to changing market demands, our ongoing upward trajectory allows us to better support our customers with cutting-edge robotic and automation solutions, helping to drive more efficiency across all industries.”
FANUC America’s investment will continue with the renovation of a former law school on the site of the company’s West Campus that will soon become the FANUC Academy, an advanced automation customer training center.
“Advanced automation requires new skills, and training is key to keeping manufacturing strong in North America,” added Cicco. “The FANUC Academy will become the largest corporate robotics and industrial automation training facility in the U.S.”
After completion of the new FANUC Academy and other infrastructure projects, FANUC America will reportedly have invested more than $250 million in North America.
“We are excited that FANUC continues deploying and investing its world-class technologies in Michigan,” said Quentin L. Messer, Jr., CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, in the release. “We know the future will be built by innovators, risk-takers, and hard-working Michiganders—and it’s clear FANUC knows this too.
“As Team Michigan continues to execute its ‘Make It In Michigan’ economic development strategy focused on People, Places, and Projects, we are enthusiastic about the ongoing impact that FANUC will have as their continued successful investment in our state enables more Michiganders to ‘Make It’ in Michigan.”
FANUC America recently held grand opening ceremonies for its West Campus. The ceremonies featured remarks delivered by several state and local dignitaries, including Messer, Jr.; David Coulter, Oakland County Executive; and Brian Marzolf, Mayor of Auburn Hills.
FANUC America Corporation, a subsidiary of Japan-based FANUC Corporation, is a provider of CNC systems, robotics, and factory automation. The company strives to help manufacturers in the Americas maximize productivity, reliability, and profitability with its technologies and expertise. FANUC’s robots and automation are applied in industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to agricultural, consumer products, food, pharmaceuticals, and warehousing.