On September 4 executives from Develon headquarters and North America, and from shipping and logistics company Wallenius Wilhelmsen attended the ceremony.
Quarrying and construction equipment manufacturer Develon opened its first North American customisation centre in July 2019 in collaboration with Wallenius Wilhelmsen. Due to the successes and growths within Develon, there is a need to expand the capabilities and capacities of the current site by relocating to a new, larger North American customisation plant. Develon and Wallenius Wilhelmsen have had a long-standing relationship for 24 years and will continue by collaborating in the relocation and operation of this new customization plant. As a result, Develon says dealers and customers will receive new machines faster and meet stricter quality standards thanks to the company’s larger state-of-the-art customisation facility in Brunswick.
Develon employees in collaboration with Wallenius Wilhelmsen will manage the final assembly and configuration of construction equipment, ensuring the highest quality standards are maintained. The new state-of-the-art facility is 50% larger than the current customisation plant in Savannah, Georgia, offering enhanced production capabilities, a dedicated machine storage yard and an expanded indoor warehouse.
“Our new customisation plant in Brunswick will allow us to expedite our services for our dealers and our customers,” says Chris Jeong, president/CEO at Develon. “It’s a much larger facility than the previous customisation plant, with dedicated space for our machines, and will better meet the custom needs of our dealers and our customers with an array of final assembly options.”
The customisation facility in Brunswick is located close to Interstate 95, allowing for convenient transportation once Develon machines are ready for shipment, optimizing delivery lead times. Develon maintains its North American headquarters in Suwanee, Georgia, including a parts distribution centre for readily available Develon machine parts. Additionally, starting from August 2024, Develon has operated a dedicated warehouse in Georgia.
