Vollrath Reveals Plans for Modern Manufacturing Facility at Wisconsin Headquarters
One hundred fifty years after its founding, the Vollrath Company, a FEDA manufacturer member, will soon embark on one of the largest capital investments in its history with the construction of a new 110,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
The project will be located at the manufacturer’s headquarters in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, with the first phase estimated to cost $40 million. It is intended to reinforce Vollrath’s long-standing commitment to its high-value manufacturing in the United States. By expanding and upgrading its Sheboygan operations, the company plans to strengthen its domestic manufacturing footprint and ensure that critical know-how and production capabilities remain anchored in the community where Vollrath began.
The multiyear, phased development will streamline production flows, increase operational efficiency and incorporate modern production technologies. The new facility will deepen Vollrath’s metal-forming expertise that has long been a hallmark of the company’s Sheboygan operations. The goal is to create a true center of excellence for core manufacturing processes that supports faster lead times, consistent quality and a seamless customer experience, the company said in a news release.
“This is a transformational moment for the Vollrath Company,” CEO Erik Lampe said. “After 150 years in Sheboygan, we are making this substantial investment because we believe in the future of this community and the exceptional workforce that calls it home. Our current facility, built in 1912, has served us well, but to remain competitive and continue growing, we need to invest in modern infrastructure that allows us to streamline how we work, stay at the cutting edge of manufacturing technology and make it even easier for customers to do business with us.”
Sustainability is a core element of the project. As Vollrath prepares the site for the new facility, the company is working to reclaim and recycle as much material as possible from the existing structures, including structural beams and brick, rather than sending them to landfills. The same mindset will guide decisions about new equipment and building systems as the project moves forward.
The project is expected to bring meaningful benefits to the community, with the investment creating a platform for future job growth as the company expands. Recent updates already completed on the campus include new team member break rooms, updated locker rooms, additional windows on the shop floor to bring in more natural light, and gated team member entrances to enhance overall safety.
“This is an exciting time for the Vollrath Company and for Sheboygan,” Lampe added. “We’re not just building a facility; we’re investing in our people, our community and our shared future. This project represents our confidence that Sheboygan will remain the heart of Vollrath for many generations to come.”