Swisspacer announced the opening of its first North American distribution center in Closter, New Jersey. Officials say the expansion streamlines the availability and delivery of Switzerland-based Swisspacer products to the North American construction markets. Swisspacer is a developer and manufacturer of warm-edge spacer bars for insulating glass units (IGU).
Officials say the new distribution center allows for shorter delivery times, improved customer support and access to energy-efficient building materials. It also offers the full Swisspacer product portfolio and customizes all products to local requirements.
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“The availability and delivery reliability of Swisspacer is a key factor in our successful entry into the North American market,” says CEO Matthias Bach. “Local builders and property owners can now make more agile decisions to optimize their project timelines and procurement processes, and manufacturers can compare and verify our spacer’s superior thermal performance before they decide to partner with us.”
Bach adds that the potential growth of the United States construction industry due to government subsidy programs and tax incentives kick-started the company’s move. The U.S. building sector’s shift to sustainability also played a role.
“We recognize energy-efficient and sustainable buildings as an important part of the American construction industry,” says Bach. “Across the U.S., the move toward zero-net-energy building codes and building certifications such as LEED are continuing to grow. Swisspacer will be an important partner in supporting that growth. With the distribution center, we are making our products available for the American market and establishing ourselves locally as a competent partner for manufacturing the most energy-efficient windows and facades.”