The investment in the company’s new Condensing Center of Excellence is said to solidify Lancaster’s role as a hub for next-generation, high-efficiency heating products.
LANCASTER, Pa.—U.S. Boiler Company, a subsidiary of Burnham Holdings and a key American manufacturer of high-efficiency heating equipment, recently opened its new Condensing Center of Excellence (CCE) at its expanded manufacturing facility in Lancaster.
U.S. Boiler, which described the new condensing center as “state-of-the-art,” marked the official opening of the facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in October. The event, which included facility tours for local and state officials, community partners, and employees, marked a significant milestone for U.S. manufacturing in the state, Burnham Holdings stated in a release.
“Lancaster has been part of Burnham Holdings’ and its subsidiaries’ success for more than 100 years,” the release stated. “This facility upgrade, supported in part by crucial funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, reinforces Lancaster’s position as a hub for cutting-edge climate solutions and manufacturing jobs.”
The 45,000-square-foot expansion is reported to represent a substantial investment in the region. It is dedicated to exclusive production of the company’s most advanced, energy-efficient boiler technology, including the flagship Alta boiler line, the company said.
“This expansion is more than just a new building; it’s an investment in the future of Pennsylvania manufacturing and a firm commitment to the Lancaster community,” said Chris Drew, president and CEO of Burnham Holdings, U.S. Boiler’s parent company, in a statement. “By dedicating this center to producing our most advanced line of high-efficiency products, we are securing new jobs, strengthening the local economic base, and ensuring we deliver reliable, American-made quality to our customers.”
The Condensing Center of Excellence is designed to enhance U.S. Boiler’s technological leadership in the North American heating market. The new production space allows the company to rapidly innovate and meet the growing demand for next-generation condensing boilers that help consumers and businesses significantly reduce energy consumption and environmental impact, the release stated.
“The Condensing Center of Excellence is the future of high-efficiency climate solutions,” said Keith Diller, president of U.S. Boiler, in the release. “We are proud that our world-class Alta boiler—a high efficiency condensing boiler that is unique in the global marketplace—is engineered and manufactured exclusively by our skilled workforce right here in Lancaster. We are driving local job creation, economic growth, and an advanced manufacturing workforce right here in Pennsylvania.”
Following the official ceremony, attendees toured the Condensing Center of Excellence, which features advanced technologies and processes designed to maximize production efficiency and workspace ergonomics.
“We engineered this expansion for maximum production stability and quality control,” said Paul Spradling, vice president of operations for Burnham Holdings, in the release. “We capitalized on the opportunity to bring more work right here to Lancaster. The seamless execution of this project ensures we can continue to serve our customers with confidence, relying on our talented local team to maintain the high standards U.S. Boiler is known for.”