O’Fallon, MO — June, 2023 — VSM Abrasives held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of the grand opening of their new 50,000 square foot expansion to their manufacturing plant.
VSM Abrasives, located at 1012 East Wabash Street in O’Fallon, MO welcomed their trusted partners M+H Architects, Musick Construction, CEDC and Innovation Mechanical at the grand opening. These partners have played a pivotal role in the execution and success of the expansion project.
The additional space has allowed VSM Abrasives to optimize organization within the plant. By allocating more room for shipping, finished goods, and jumbo material, this expansion aims to increase production capacity and shipping capabilities, ultimately elevating the customer experience.
Over the last several years, VSM has prioritized and succeeded in providing a stable supply chain to its customers, and the new space assists in keeping this standard. “We are grateful for the growth and success we have had, and we look forward to continuing to serve our customers. We are dedicated to delivering superior customer service, technical support and inventory stability as those who work with us have already come to expect” said Henning Dammer, President of VSM.
Distinguished guests at the event included Mayor Bill Hennessy, representatives from the City of O’Fallon, the O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce, and the St. Charles County Economic Development Council, highlighting the significance of this milestone not only for VSM Abrasives but also for the local O’Fallon community.
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About VSM Abrasives
VSM Abrasives was established in 1864 as a leading manufacturer of coated abrasives for the industrial processing of metal and wood-based materials. Headquartered in Hannover, Germany the company has grown to approximately 800 employees worldwide with 13 international subsidiaries. Within the United States, VSM Abrasives has operated its sole subsidiary in O'Fallon, Missouri since 1978, employing over 150 people nationwide. Based on raw materials provided by Germany, all finished products are proudly made in the USA in O’Fallon.