F. Zimmerman Expands North American Operations

F. Zimmermann GmbH (Neuhausen auf den Fildern, Germany) recently hosted a grand opening ceremony for a new branch in Wixom, Michigan. With this 13,250-square-foot facility, the milling machine manufacturer aims to expand its activities in North America. The guests, some 40 in all, included employees, business partners, customers and representatives of the county and state.

Zimmerman personnel at the event stressed the company’s resolve to be a stronger and more reliable partner through local service and support and fast deliveries of replacement parts. In addition to serving traditional gantry customers, the staff of 13 will focus on the new five-/six-axis FZH400 horizontal machining center, which is said to be well-suited for aerospace structural components.

The proximity of numerous suppliers reportedly made Wixom an attractive location for the facility, which includes offices, spare parts storage and a machine showroom. The management team includes Matthias Tockook, who has worked for the company 11 years, and Cornelius Kiesel, another longtime employee of the German parent company.