$6.5-Million
investment in fabrication plant response to manufacturing activity
and demand for space
SALT
LAKE CITY, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Sprung
Structures, a leading provider of tensioned-membrane structures,
will unveil its newly expanded production facility Thursday,
positioning itself for the return of domestic manufacturing in
North America.
The $6.5-million investment in
Sprung's campus in West Jordan, a
suburb of Salt Lake City, comes as
a response to soaring demand for its high-performance membrane
structures.
"With manufacturing activity shifting back to North America, we are poised to serve the
evolving needs of the industry," says Phil
Sprung, president of Sprung Structures.
"We are seeing a rise in demand for our large-structure
facilities by all breadth of manufacturers looking to ramp up
production capabilities or in need of space in a hurry. They can't
wait for conventional construction."
The expanded factory and distribution centre is now 41,000
sq.-ft. on seven acres of land and houses two-million sq.-ft. of
inventory. The investment includes smart technology, an updated
showroom, and additional office space. The new state-of-the art
equipment includes robotics and a specialized computer numerical
control (CNC) machine capable of creating customized 50-foot-long
aluminum beams.
"We have to increase production somehow so the smart thing to do
was to innovate and add technology," said Sprung. "We are working
smarter by optimizing workflows while decreasing overtime. We've
also increased safety by reducing human errors through
automation."
Some 100 people were expected to attend Thursday's opening,
including Utah State Senator Lincoln
Fillmore and West Jordan
Mayor Dirk Burton.
"Sprung Structures is a vital part of West Jordan's thriving economy," says Burton.
"We are excited they have made the decision to expand their
operation here and believe their choice speaks volumes about our
city's healthy business environment and exceptional workforce."
Domestic manufacturing activity is fueled in part by
supply-chain disruptions, shifting geopolitics and environmental
considerations.
The company operated its Utah
plant for more than 30 years but recently catapulted to fame when
Elon Musk came calling in 2018 to
ramp up production of Tesla's electric vehicles. Sprung delivered
on Musk's promises to shareholders by building a Model 3 assembly
plant in just three weeks.
Sprung clients serviced from the Utah facility include NASA, Apple, Blue
Origin, Boeing, Eli Lilly, Exxon, Google, Rio Tinto, Fluor, and
Bechtel, some of whom will be at Thursday's opening.
About Sprung Structures
Founded by Philip Dorland Sprung
in 1887, the company experimented with techniques and materials to
create tough-canvas products for settlers, prospectors, and First
Nations, used as tents, chuckwagon covers, and teepees.
The Sprung product line has evolved today to withstand
hurricane-strength winds and are engineered for extreme climates
proven to withstand severe weather such as tropical storms,
blizzards and sandstorms.
They can be reconfigured, expanded, disassembled, and relocated,
are built within weeks and with minimal foundation
requirements.
Backgrounder
Sprung Structures is an innovator and global provider of
tensioned-membrane structures in the pre-engineered construction
industry, building more than 12,000 buildings in more than 100
countries. Sectors include military, education, health care, sports
and recreation, energy, manufacturing, warehousing, aviation,
community, film, hospitality and more.
From Ground Zero to Elon
Musk
Sprung has completed a number of noteworthy
projects over the decades, including the design and delivery of an
emergency hangar for NASA's space shuttle program in the late 1980s
and the development of a first responder facility at Ground Zero
for the relief effort at the World Trade Center following the
terrorist attacks in 2001. However, nothing catapulted Sprung to
fame faster than when Elon Musk came
calling in 2018. Within weeks, Sprung built a 150,000-square-foot
assembly plant, which today is one of California's largest manufacturing facilities
and continues to produce close to one million Tesla vehicles a
year.
Other high-profile clients needing immediate building solutions
include Apple, Blue Origin, Boeing, Eli Lilly, Exxon, Google, Rio
Tinto, Fluor and Bechtel.
All-In-The-Family: Five Generations of History
Philip Dorland Sprung founded the
company 13 decades ago to serve prospectors, settlers and First
Nations in the late 19th century. The early Sprung ancestors
experimented with techniques and materials to create uniquely tough
canvas-wall tents, chuckwagon covers, mattresses and more.
Led by five generations of Sprung children and grandchildren
over the past 137 years, Sprung Structures continues to outperform
other building alternatives, engineering structures that stand up
to the rigors of the ever-changing modern world.
Patented Technology
Sprung has revolutionized the way
temporary and permanent buildings are designed and built,
delivering structures that are world-class. Engineered to last,
these clear-span structures shed snow, withstand hurricane-strength
winds and are resistant to earthquakes. They can be reconfigured,
expanded, disassembled and relocated after many years of use. They
can also be built within weeks and have minimal foundation
requirements.
Sprung Advantage
With their rapid construction
capabilities, total design flexibility, exceptional durability and
lower overall costs, Sprung structures offer a clear and
cost-effective advantage over conventional construction. These
high-performing structures also feature ample space, natural light
and superior climate control, making them ideal for businesses
seeking fast, affordable and efficient building solutions.
Headquartered in West Jordan,
Utah, Sprung typically holds approximately two million
square feet of inventory in manufacturing and distribution centers
across North America and the
Middle East, and offices around
the globe.
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