Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Teupen, a global leader in the design and manufacture of track-mounted aerial work platforms, will open its U.S. headquarters, services and spare parts operations in Mecklenburg County. The company has leased a 10,000-square-foot industrial building in Charlotte and is creating 10 jobs immediately, while planning to expand further in the next two years.
“North Carolina is seen internationally as a prime place to locate and tap into the North American market,” Gov. Perdue said. “Our state’s forward-looking policies continue to attract leading global companies looking to invest and expand, thanks to our top-rated business climate, strategic transportation assets, and highly skilled workers.”
Teupen, pronounced TOY-pen, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of track-mounted aerial work platforms used for applications ranging from tree-trimming to maintenance of large industrial facilities and building interiors. The company’s platforms offer precise, stable and portable access to hard-to-reach work areas on a variety of surfaces including sand, lawns, uneven pavement and any interior flooring.
“Charlotte is a location that provides all the factors Teupen needs for further growth,” says Teupen’s U.S. President and CEO Roderik Wiedemeier. “Low operating costs, a large and productive workforce, comprehensive infrastructure and an international airport make Charlotte very attractive.”
The Charlotte Chamber and N.C. Department of Commerce assisted Teupen with various aspects of the project. For more information on Teupen, please visit the company’s website at www.teupen.com.