Weidmuller USA Announces Grand Opening of New Facility in Chesterfield, Virginia

Chesterfield Congratulates Weidmuller USA on 50 Years of Growth, Innovation, and the Opening of a New Engineering and Production Facility

Chesterfield Economic Development is proud to recognize and congratulate Weidmuller USA for its recent milestone achievements, including the celebration of its 50th Anniversary and the opening of a new engineering and production facility at its North American headquarters at 821 Southlake Boulevard in Chesterfield.

Weidmuller USA, a leading provider of innovative industrial connectivity and automation products and solutions, hosted a Grand Opening of the company’s new engineering and production facility. Company executives, state and local officials, and community partners attended the event.

The event also served as a noteworthy highlight of the year-long celebration of Weidmuller’s 50th Anniversary in the Richmond area. Weidmuller has been operating in Chesterfield since 1975. The company’s continued investment in the region underscores its long-term commitment to U.S. manufacturing and workforce development.

Attending the Grand Opening event were company, state, and local leaders: Dr. Sebastian Durst, CEO of Weidmuller Global; Dr. Christian von Toll, Chief Sales Officer of Weidmuller Global; Randy Sadler, President & CEO of Weidmuller USA; Juan Pablo Segura, Commonwealth of Virginia Secretary of Commerce & Trade; and Jessica Schneider, Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors.

The company’s newly constructed 24,000-square-foot expansion, located on its existing 22-acre campus, is the result of a $16.4 million capital investment. The new addition expands Weidmuller’s capabilities in product engineering, manufacturing, and assembly operations. These enhancements will increase responsiveness to customer demand and reduce supply chain dependencies.

After the welcome ceremony, a tour of the new facility highlighted how distribution, assembly, and manufacturing will focus on advances Weidmuller has made in complex assembly solutions such as the photovoltaic (PV) combiner boxes with real-time string monitoring for the solar industry and ready-to-install stainless steel enclosures that are ideally suited for challenging or hazardous environments, along with other future-forward wireless solutions shaping the way to digitalization.

“The Richmond headquarters expansion marks the start of an exciting and long-planned transition to handling more complex assembly and eventual local production of electro-industry technologies and solutions right here in Richmond, Virginia,” said Randy Sadler, President & CEO of Weidmuller USA. “To date, we’ve invested $10 million to set up the engineering and production facility, but continued investment in more machinery, training, and production will fulfill our commitment to engineer and manufacture products closer to U.S. customers. Our talented team in Richmond is fully committed to growing our customer base and increasing our U.S. footprint.”

Dr. Sebastian Durst, CEO of Weidmüller Global, added: “Innovative electrical connectivity and software-driven automation continue to transform industrial production, including clean energy industries. Weidmuller USA is well-positioned to be a leading supplier of IIoT solutions for a wide array of industries throughout the U.S. and North America. We would like to thank the company’s Supervisory Board, the Weidmuller Executive Board, and the Joachim Herz Foundation, along with state, county, and economic development officials, customers, and distributors, for making the time to celebrate with us!” Founded in 1850 in Germany, Weidmüller Group is celebrating its 175th Anniversary globally.

Chesterfield BOS Chairman, Jim Ingle

“On behalf of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, we congratulate Weidmuller USA on the completion and opening of this advanced manufacturing expansion at their headquarters office in Chesterfield County, where they have been located for a half-century,” said Jim Ingle, Chair of the county’s Board of Supervisors. “This next-generation engineering and production facility enables the company to create meaningful jobs and represents an exciting new chapter of growth for Weidmuller USA and the Chesterfield community at large.”

“Virginia is laser-focused on providing transformative investments to support businesses with their goals to accelerate growth,” said Juan Pablo Segura, Secretary of Commerce and Trade for the Commonwealth of Virginia. “We are proud that this global leader in smart industrial connectivity and automation has expanded its operations right here in Chesterfield County. For 50 years, Weidmuller has been a valued partner in advancing our mission to make Virginia the best state for business in the U.S. and a hub for groundbreaking technological innovations – many of which will be developed in this new engineering and production facility.”

The new facility was designed to reduce the company’s carbon footprint through features such as solar panels, high-efficiency HVAC systems, and the use of recycled materials. A native habitat garden accentuates the natural landscape adjacent to the building and creates a relaxing and sustainable space for employees to enjoy during lunch or breaks.

“For 50 years and counting, Richmond has proven to be an ideal location for our continued growth, thanks to support from the state government and economic development organizations, Chesterfield County, and the entire community,” said Sadler. “As we celebrate the opening of our new production facility and all the milestones for Weidmuller USA and the Weidmüller Group in 2025, we look forward to building on our shared legacy of innovating and delivering end-to-end solutions in smart industrial connectivity and automation.”

In addition to its pioneering leadership in developing IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) and future-forward technologies, Weidmuller USA has earned regional and national accolades for its outstanding company culture, emphasizing excellence, work-life balance, and employee engagement. The company has been recognized as a Top Workplace for three consecutive years (2022-2024) by the Richmond Times-Dispatch, as well as being named a 2024 Top Workplace USA by USA Today.

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Chesterfield Economic Development
Contact: Jake Elder
Email: elderjf@chesterfield.gov