Luvata uses cookies. To learn more read our Public Policies page DECLINE COOKIES ACCEPT COOKIES Home / Company / News / Luvata announces $37M expansion of Wisconsin facility Luvata announces $37M expansion of Wisconsin facility (8 March 2021). Luvata in Appleton, Wisconsin announces plans for a 70,000-square-foot expansion to its existing mill on Carter Court in the Kimberly Industrial complex. This new manufacturing space will include the latest technology and automation for the production of copper-alloy wire and rod for a total investment of approximately $37 MUSD. The company continues to see rapid growth across several key markets, with customers depending on Luvata for high-quality copper-alloy products and solutions. Luvata Appleton produces copper-alloy wire and rod that primarily serve the automotive, alkaline battery, defense, aquaculture and cold-heading markets. “This investment is testament to the many talented and hard-working people we have on our team,” indicates John Stevens, President of Luvata Appleton LLC. “It also reflects our commitment to meet the growing needs of our customers.” Luvata Appleton anticipates adding 30-35 employees due to the expansion. Luvata has three manufacturing locations in the Appleton and Kimberly area. The original mill on Carter Court was constructed in 1990, with additional capacity added in 1994. Construction of the latest 70,000-square-foot addition is scheduled to begin early Q2 2021 with production starting in Q2 2022. - End – Share About Luvata Luvata is a world leader in metal solutions manufacturing and related engineering services to industries such as renewable energy, automotive, healthcare, and power generation and distribution. The company's continued success is attributed to its longevity, technological excellence and strategy of building partnerships beyond metals. Employing approximately 1,400 staff in 7 countries, Luvata works in partnership with customers including ABB, CERN, Siemens and Toyota. Luvata is a group company of Mitsubishi Materials Corporation. Media Contact Susan Porter Communications Director Phone: +1 740 368 7750 Email: susan.porter[@]luvata.com Products Superconductors Ultra Pure Copper Products OFE Copper Products Hollow Conductors Metallurgical Components Profiles and Specialities Rods, Bars, Strip and Tape Connectors Tubes Welding Products Wires Photovoltaic Ribbon Sunwire Anodes Industries Automotive E-mobility Electronics Healthcare Metals & Mining Power Generation & Distribution Renewable Energy Scientific Applications Welding About us Careers News Events Document Library Public policies Contact Locations Appleton Branford Delaware Pasir Gudang Pori Sao Paulo St. Petersburg Suzhou Waterbury Welwyn Garden City Wolverhampton Zhongshan SEARCH COPYRIGHT © 2021 LUVATA