SPX to build $40M manufacturing campus in China

SPX Corp held an official ground-breaking ceremony that marked the start of construction of its new 53-acre China manufacturing campus, which is being built in the FOHO Economic Development Zone.

The planned campus represents a $40 million investment by SPX over the next three years to support the company's business expansion in China and facilitate product localization efforts serving both China and global markets.

The campus is intended to provide integrated services for all aspects of its business activities in key growth areas: global infrastructure, process equipment and diagnostic tools.

In addition to manufacturing, the planned campus will house facilities dedicated to research and development, logistics and customer service functions.

Completion of the first phase of the facility is anticipated by the end of 2011. About 1,000 SPX employees are expected to work at the new campus.

The planned campus will include facilities to provide employee training and development opportunities, and serve as an incubator of future leaders in the region.

These facilities are also planned to accommodate the education needs of customers and suppliers.