Manufacturing Today Issue - 218 November 2023 | Page 141

____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mersen
USA

Sustainable DEVELOPMENT

Discover how Mersen is meeting the new technological challenges shaping tomorrow ’ s world

A global leader in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries , Mersen has earned a strong reputation for its exceptional technical expertise and commitment to product quality . With a long history of activity in the United States , today it operates ten facilities in the country , across two segments : Electrical Power , and Advanced Materials . For the latter , its latest addition is a Columbiabased center of excellence for graphite specialties , acquired in 2019 . This location serves the demand from high-growth markets such as solar power and electronics .

Concentrating on the Electrical Power segment , the Mersen facility in Rochester , New York , is a vertically integrated center specializing in bus bar solutions and industrial cooling units for the American market . The company has experienced a period of significant growth , driven by adoption of smart manufacturing principles , which are disrupting traditional practices and fostering innovation . With a focus on custom-built products , Mersen leverages inhouse capabilities for metal stamping , laser cutting , forming , and coating . Additionally , the company is actively replacing and upgrading its lamination technology to maintain cutting-edge performance . Christina Pierce , Rochester Site Director , tells us more about Mersen ’ s Rochester facility and the company ’ s foundation .
Comprehensive capabilities
“ The site in Rochester was established in 1950 as a bus bar manufacturer and was later acquired by Mersen in 2012 . Over the years , we have
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