Fuller Technologies is moving its headquarters to Allen Township and actively hiring as the century-old industrial equipment manufacturer returns to its Pennsylvania roots following its acquisition by private equity firm Pacific Avenue Capital Partners.
The company is seeking to expand its workforce at its 122,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Northampton County, welcoming applications from experienced manufacturing professionals and those seeking careers in industrial equipment production.
A news release did not specify how many new job openings the expansion will create.
“We are committed to creating quality employment opportunities here in Pennsylvania, as we expand our operating presence in the key American cement market,” said Dennis Cassidy, Fuller’s chief executive officer. “With many manufacturers facing challenges in attracting skilled workers, workforce development is a strategic priority for us.”
Founded in 1926 by Colonel James Wheeler Fuller III in the Lehigh Valley, the company became known for the Fuller-Kinyon pneumatic screw pump, invented by Allentown innovator Alonzo Kinyon. The technology became an industry standard in cement conveying worldwide.
Fuller’s equipment is present in more than half the world’s cement plants outside of China. The company also serves the lime, minerals and bulk materials handling sectors, with plans to expand those complementary operations.
“Fuller Technologies is proud to be a global company while returning to its deep roots in Pennsylvania’s industrial heritage with the relocation of its headquarters to the USA,” Cassidy said. “The Lehigh Valley shaped our identity and capabilities, and we are proud to be a part of its future.”
The Lehigh Valley remains a vital center of American cement production, home to several major cement plants. The U.S. cement market is the world’s third-largest, after China and India, and the U.S. construction market is expected to support medium-term demand growth.
While establishing its headquarters in Allen Township, Fuller will retain its global footprint, including recent office openings in India and Denmark.
“Our strength comes from being a truly international business with talented teams around the world,” Cassidy said. “Our engineering and manufacturing locations in Europe and Asia are integral to delivering our products and services to a customer base that is truly global and will remain so.”