Allied Tube opens new manufacturing center in Harvey

Monday, 02 Nov 2009

Allied Tube & Conduit Corporation has announced the grand opening of a 514,000 square foot expansion of its manufacturing center in Harvey. The USD 30 million investment will double the size of the existing facility and is expected to be complete by early 2010.

Marking what will be the company's first LEED certified project, the facility's technology will streamline manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, creating efficiencies that enable it to better serve customers in the surrounding community and across North America.

In addition to technological advancements in warehousing and distribution, the new space will make room for additional capacity and capabilities in Harvey for steel coil slitting, gage reduction, roll forming, threading, product packaging and other secondary operations. It will also improve railroad spur service and inbound and outbound truck loading and traffic lanes, enhancing order fulfillment and processing.

The expansion project also reflects Tyco's commitment to sustainable business practices, meeting enough LEED requirements for new construction to achieve a Silver certification. Most notably, it incorporates sustainable architectural design features, environmentally friendly construction practices and building products and energy-efficient systems that benefit both indoor and outdoor environmental quality.

Mr Nelda Connors president of Tyco Electrical & Metal Products said that "Building on a half century of innovation, Allied's people, products and processes have helped to reshape the tube and conduit industry, and we are proud to celebrate today's expansion in Harvey as a renewed commitment to our employees, customers and the community at large. The Harvey community has played a key role in our success, and our investment in this facility not only positions us to better serve our customers, but also to strengthen our roots in the community for years to come."