Nearly $3 Million Investment to Increase Manufacturing Capacity of Couplings at Westfield Plant, adding 9 New Skilled Jobs to 63 Workers.
Empire State Development (ESD) announced that Renold, Inc is expanding its Chautauqua County operations, modernizing its historic Westfield facility in Western New York.
A local fixture since the early 1900s, this plant will undergo a $2.975 million transformation to include a dedicated advanced manufacturing cell, optimizing the production of high-demand industrial couplings.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
Supported by up to $140,000 in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits, this investment is expected to create approximately nine new skilled jobs.
“Renold’s expansion in Chautauqua County is a prime example of how we are modernizing New York’s historic manufacturing hubs to meet the needs of the 21st-century global economy,” said Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Hope Knight. “By investing in advanced manufacturing capabilities for critical components like generator couplings, we are not only preserving a local fixture but also creating high-skilled jobs that will drive the regional economic future.”
The British Renold Group based in Manchester is a global leader in designing and manufacturing custom gear spindles, couplings, and specialized gearing. Its products are essential to diverse industries—from cement and chocolate manufacturing to subway trains and power stations. This U.S. facility is a critical node in a worldwide operation spanning 16 countries.
Specifically, the Westfield facility produces a unique coupling used in electrical generators for large-scale data centers. These components eliminate vibrations to ensure the smooth transfer of electricity. Currently, the plant produces 15 of these units per week at maximum capacity. By integrating a new advanced manufacturing cell featuring Okuma machining centers, Renold will more than double its output to 40 couplings per week to meet surging demands from large natural gas generator manufacturers. “For over a century, Renold Westfield has been a cornerstone of industrial manufacturing in Western New York, and this expansion ensures we remain at the forefront of engineering excellence,” said Shane Marcheson, Group General Manager of Renold Westfield. “By integrating this new advanced manufacturing cell, we are efficiently scaling our output of the specialized couplings essential for today’s high-demand data infrastructure. We are deeply grateful to Empire State Development for their partnership, which helps us build on our legacy of innovation and continue investing in our local community.”
Graphics: © Renold Group, UK
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