Dave LaGrand: production shift a difficult decision, necessary for long-term growth.
“Moving production was an incredibly difficult decision given the impact to our employees and to the Missouri communities,” says Dave LaGrand, president and CEO of Nordyne. “But the long-term viability and competitiveness of Nordyne will be greatly enhanced by this strategic business move.”
Nordyne reports the Saltillo location was selected, in part, because of an abundant, well-educated workforce that can be quickly certified in the company’s current Demand Flow Technology manufacturing process.
“Demand Flow Technology is all about process,” explains LaGrand, “a repeatable, reliable, transferable process. We will take this process with us to maintain the same quality control, same build-to-demand flexibility and same — or even improved —lead times.”
Nordyne will also have a centrally located mixing warehouse in the United States to continue to service customers with the company’s competitive lead times.
“Nordyne strongly feels that this manufacturing move will allow us to reduce overhead without sacrificing quality. We wouldn’t be doing it otherwise,” LaGrand adds.
Customers should visit www.nordyneinfo.com for updates on the progress of the manufacturing transition over the next two years.
