The new Enerpac Tool Group Global Headquarters in Milwaukee, WI opened its doors to construction and community partners, government officials and the media on May 13 for the building’s official grand opening. Although employees have been working from the building since March 31st, the time since then has allowed employees to settle in and for many finishing touches to be added to the building.
The event included a short ceremony with speakers CEO Paul Sternlieb and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, an official ribbon cutting, socializing, and tours of the building.
“I think this move reflects the next stage of our growth for our company and in three areas. Number one, growing our business. Number two, growing our highly-qualified employee base right here in Milwaukee. And number three, growing our presence in the Milwaukee community itself,” said CEO Paul Sternlieb.
The 56,000 sq ft facility includes a 3,000-square-foot research and development lab, complete with 3D printing and metal bending and cutting equipment.
“What this new space in Milwaukee affords us is really speed to iterate,” said David Proeber, our Director of Design and Innovation. “With an in-house CNC machine and other upgrades, our local team no longer needs to go to outside vendors to make prototypes. That means we can make something very quickly and bring it out to the field and talk to our customers, try to get a feel for whether or not they’re liking the idea or not liking the idea. We can make changes accordingly.”
Other features of the building include an onsite fitness center, a “heritage hallway” that details history of our company and the building itself, direct access to the city skywalk, excellent views of the Milwaukee downtown and the adjoining Milwaukee river, and a planned outside deck. The overall feel of the space is open and industrial, with modern amenities.
The headquarters is located only blocks away from the location of our original predecessor company, American Grinder, originated in 1910.