Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) is the world’s leading supplier of industrial robots. ABB Body-in-White develops and manufactures robots serving various functions in the assembly of automotive products.
Maple Reinders was selected by ABB to provide a complete building program for their new North American manufacturing facilities. Our role included all aspects of project development including site search and selection, land acquisition, land re-zoning, siteplan agreement, design services, lease-back arrangements, and construction of the new facility.
The facility is 300,000 sf, including 71,000 sf of office space. The plant includes an anti-static floor to accommodate the sensitive electronic equipment. The office component includes an executive row, offices, boardroom, meeting rooms and a tiered cafetorium that also serves as a training theatre.
A large storm water management pond is situated at the front of the building and incorporates walking trails for the enjoyment of the employees.