To expand production capacity and offer globally competitive rates, InsulTech has opened a new custom thermal insulation blanket facility in San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora Mexico. The site boast 30,000 square feet of manufacturing space and is located near the San Luis commercial border crossing.
Complement of equipment allows for complete fabrication of all sewn fabric insulation blanket products, including CNC cutting, industrial sewing and assembly. Production began in early October 2021. Expansion of capability to include foil products in planned for 2022.
“For more than 25 years, InsulTech has developed and produced thermal insulation systems that are essential features in power generation, defense in transportation application. We have tremendous growth and the addition of this new production facility will help us continue our trajectory to advance technology even further,” said Tom Bercaw, President, InsulTech. “At InsulTech we’re always seeking new opportunities to create value for our customers. SLRC will play a critical role as we continue to grow our business.”
“InsulTech develops key components for assisted energy applications all over the world. The completion of our new Sonora plant signifies a major step in our long-term strategy for advancing growth and innovation in thermal insulation solutions,” said Sean Deshler, Commercial Director, InsulTech. “The City of San Luis Rio Colorado offers significant advantages for this new InsulTech manufacturing center, which will provide excellent jobs in engineering and manufacturing for years to come.”
