Viega continues North American manufacturing investment with new MegaPress equipment
Viega is continuing its investments in North American manufacturing, installing equipment that is a first in North America for Viega. Viega is installing new MegaPress Laser Welding and Smart Connect machining in McPherson, Kansas, that welds components together to make complete fittings. Representing an investment of $4.1 million, the equipment is undergoing machine certification before being put into production in early summer 2024.
“We have only ever used this technology in Germany,” said Viega COO Marki Huston. “We sent employees to Germany to train for more than six months on how to run the equipment. The demand for MegaPress products continues to grow and having this new equipment enables us to supply our customers more quickly.”