{"id":874189,"date":"2025-09-19T21:12:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T02:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/19\/viega-north-america-opens-state-of-the-art-manufacturing-and-training-facility-in-mantua-ohio\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T21:12:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T02:12:37","slug":"viega-north-america-opens-state-of-the-art-manufacturing-and-training-facility-in-mantua-ohio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/19\/viega-north-america-opens-state-of-the-art-manufacturing-and-training-facility-in-mantua-ohio\/","title":{"rendered":"Viega North America Opens State-of-the-Art Manufacturing and Training Facility in Mantua, Ohio"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-v-faebd8fb>\n<header data-v-edf22bc6>\n<nav data-v-edf22bc6>\n<div data-v-edf22bc6>\n<div data-v-edf22bc6>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.contractormag.com\/\" data-v-edf22bc6><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.contractormag.com\/files\/base\/ebm\/contractormag\/image\/website\/logos\/1734966424140-contractorlogo2.png?height=40\" alt=\"header logo Contractor\" data-v-edf22bc6><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-v-edf22bc6>\n<p>The Leading Business Resource for Plumbing, Hydronic and Mechanical Systems Professionals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/header>\n<div data-v-dba55ffa data-v-9be49e10 data-v-faebd8fb role=\"main\">\n<div data-v-b5efaf76 data-v-dba55ffa>\n<div block-id=\"e584-71c9-8f3-5010\" data-v-238dc0da data-v-b5efaf76>\n<div role=\"region\">\n<p>Featuring extensive educational spaces and real-world workshops, Viega&#8217;s Mantua center aims to foster industry skills, boost local employment, and reinforce its commitment to innovation and community growth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Key Highlights<\/h2>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>The facility spans 244,000 square feet and is fully electrified and carbon-neutral from day one<\/li>\n<li>It includes an 11,000-square-foot Interactive Learning Center with classrooms and workshops for hands-on training<\/li>\n<li>Viega plans to earn LEED gold certification, highlighting its commitment to sustainability<\/li>\n<li>The investment totals $178 million, creating 68 jobs within the first two years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div block-id=\"2d01-2332-aa0-cf33\" data-v-238dc0da data-v-b5efaf76>\n<p><span><\/p>\n<div credit-position=\"top\">\n<figure>\n<div data-v-29f90610>\n<div data-v-29f90610>\n<p>Nicole Krawcke @ EndeavorB2B<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div href target=\"_blank\" aria-label>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.contractormag.com\/files\/base\/ebm\/contractormag\/image\/2025\/09\/68cc37cd09e472e817bc53ab-img_8106.png?auto=format,compress&#038;fit=fill&#038;fill=blur&#038;q=45&#038;w=250&#038;width=250\" alt=\"Marki Huston, Viega North America CEO, cuts the ribbon, officially opening the new Ohio manufacturing plant and training facility.\" height width=\"250\" title=\"Marki Huston, Viega North America CEO, cuts the ribbon, officially opening the new Ohio manufacturing plant and training facility.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<div data-v-140d8384>\n<p>Marki Huston, Viega North America CEO, cuts the ribbon, officially opening the new Ohio manufacturing plant and training facility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div role=\"main\" block-id=\"766fd320-b9de-417c-aff3-7aec24dd1b6a\" data-v-238dc0da data-v-b5efaf76>\n<div>\n<p>MANTUA, OH\u00a0\u2014 On Sept. 4, Viega North America officially opened its new state-of-the-art manufacturing and training facility in\u00a0Mantua, Ohio. The project marks a significant milestone in the company&#8217;s North American expansion strategy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy increasing our manufacturing presence here, we aim to deliver products faster, give back to the local economy, and ultimately continue innovating to meet the evolving needs of the industry,\u201d said <strong>Markus Brettschneider<\/strong>, CEO of the Viega Group. \u201cThis facility serves as a testament of our unwavering commitment to our customers, today and for decades to come.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span><\/p>\n<div credit-position=\"top\">\n<figure>\n<div data-v-29f90610>\n<div data-v-29f90610>\n<p>Nicole Krawcke \u00a9 EndeavorB2B<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div href target=\"_blank\" aria-label>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.contractormag.com\/files\/base\/ebm\/contractormag\/image\/2025\/09\/68cc370409e472e817bc5272-img_8051.png?auto=format,compress&#038;fit=max&#038;q=45&#038;w=250&#038;width=250\" alt=\"Guests check in at the lobby for the ribbon cutting ceremony of Viega's $178 million new manufacturing and training facility.\" height width=\"250\" title=\"Guests check in at the lobby for the ribbon cutting ceremony of Viega's $178 million new manufacturing and training facility.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p>Guests check in at the lobby for the ribbon cutting ceremony of Viega&#8217;s $178 million new manufacturing and training facility.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span><\/p>\n<div credit-position=\"top\">\n<figure>\n<div data-v-29f90610>\n<div data-v-29f90610>\n<p>Nicole Krawcke @ EndeavorB2B<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div href target=\"_blank\" aria-label>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.contractormag.com\/files\/base\/ebm\/contractormag\/image\/2025\/09\/68cc3762319fa5c3e242a41f-img_8073.png?auto=format,compress&#038;fit=max&#038;q=45&#038;w=250&#038;width=250\" alt=\"\u201cBy increasing our manufacturing presence here, we aim to deliver products faster, give back to the local economy, and ultimately continue innovating to meet the evolving needs of the industry,\u201d said Viega Group CEO Markus Brettschneider.\" height width=\"250\" title=\"\u201cBy increasing our manufacturing presence here, we aim to deliver products faster, give back to the local economy, and ultimately continue innovating to meet the evolving needs of the industry,\u201d said Viega Group CEO Markus Brettschneider.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p>\u201cBy increasing our manufacturing presence here, we aim to deliver products faster, give back to the local economy, and ultimately continue innovating to meet the evolving needs of the industry,\u201d said Viega Group CEO Markus Brettschneider.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The 244,000 square-foot facility, located 40 miles Southwest of Cleveland, is fully electrified and operationally carbon-neutral since day one\u2014something less than 30 facilities in North America can actually say\u2014according to Viega North America CEO <strong>Marki Huston<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The facility features an energy-efficient design with extensive natural lighting and water conservation measures, automatically timed lighting to turn off when a room is unoccupied, and AAON air-source heat pumps. Viega North America is on track to earn LEED gold certification for the facility by October.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span><\/p>\n<div credit-position=\"top\">\n<figure>\n<div data-v-29f90610>\n<div data-v-29f90610>\n<p>Nicole Krawcke @ EndeavorB2B<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div href target=\"_blank\" aria-label>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.contractormag.com\/files\/base\/ebm\/contractormag\/image\/2025\/09\/68cc380a09e472e817bc541b-img_8117.png?auto=format,compress&#038;fit=max&#038;q=45&#038;w=250&#038;width=250\" alt=\"A peek at one of the displays inside the new Viega North America Ohio facility.\" height width=\"250\" title=\"A peek at one of the displays inside the new Viega North America Ohio facility.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p>A peek at one of the displays inside the new Viega North America Ohio facility.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\u201cThis facility stands a model of our advanced production and commitment to sustainability,\u201d Huston said. \u201cBut our most important investment is in the trades we serve. This facility provides hands-on training, education, and ultimately a connection to not only the quality people who use our products, but also the quality people who build our products. And it enables our customers to have the skills and supply they need long term to be successful as market demands grow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The facility represents a $178 million investment into the local economy, and expects to employ 68 people within the first two years of operation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeyond these walls, this investment serves the more than 1,500 customers across North America that rely on Viega every day and now rely on this community,\u201d Huston said. \u201cThey trust us with their most important projects, and this facility is a way of us saying we are invested\u2014we are invested in North America, we are invested in this economy, and we are committed to delivering products and services, not just for today, but for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span><\/p>\n<div credit-position=\"top\">\n<figure>\n<div data-v-29f90610>\n<div data-v-29f90610>\n<p>Nicole Krawcke @ EndeavorB2B<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div href target=\"_blank\" aria-label>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.contractormag.com\/files\/base\/ebm\/contractormag\/image\/2025\/09\/68cc378ca40f1230809a7b8d-img_8088.png?auto=format,compress&#038;fit=max&#038;q=45&#038;w=250&#038;width=250\" alt=\"Artist Michael Murphy created an installation transforming Viega ProPress fittings into a floating image of the United States. The piece is located in the new Ohio facility lobby. From head on, you can see the name 'Viega' spelled out. From the right, it forms the state of Ohio.\" height width=\"250\" title=\"Artist Michael Murphy created an installation transforming Viega ProPress fittings into a floating image of the United States. The piece is located in the new Ohio facility lobby. From head on, you can see the name 'Viega' spelled out. From the right, it forms the state of Ohio.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p>Artist Michael Murphy created an installation transforming Viega ProPress fittings into a floating image of the United States. The piece is located in the new Ohio facility lobby. From head on, you can see the name &#8220;Viega&#8221; spelled out. From the right, it forms the state of Ohio.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Viega broke ground in November 2023, and the facility became operational as of July. It represents Viega\u2019s second North American manufacturing facility and third training center. The building features 11,000 square feet dedicated to education and skill development. The Interactive Learning Center features three classrooms with seating for up to 118 participants, which is more capacity than any other Viega seminar center. The Interactive Learning Center also has two fully equipped workshops showcasing real-world solutions across residential, commercial, industrial, and marine applications. The building also features a catwalk above the manufacturing area, offering a birds-eye view for visitors to see the entire production process in action.<\/p>\n<p>Viega began ProPress production in the new facility in July. MegaPress production is expected to launch next year.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/viega.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">viega.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span><\/p>\n<div credit-position=\"top\">\n<figure>\n<div data-v-29f90610>\n<div data-v-29f90610>\n<p>Nicole Krawcke \u00a9 EndeavorB2B<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div href target=\"_blank\" aria-label>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.contractormag.com\/files\/base\/ebm\/contractormag\/image\/2025\/09\/68cc36da491d6044862d799d-img_8122.png?auto=format,compress&#038;fit=max&#038;q=45&#038;w=250&#038;width=250\" alt=\"An exterior shot of the new 244,000 sq. ft. facility.\" height width=\"250\" title=\"An exterior shot of the new 244,000 sq. ft. facility.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p>An exterior shot of the new 244,000 sq. ft. facility.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div display-all-authors=\"true\" block-id=\"624d-770f-8f1-8aed\" data-v-238dc0da data-v-930241e2 data-v-b5efaf76>\n<h2 data-v-930241e2> About the Author <\/h2>\n<div data-v-930241e2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contractormag.com\/industry-perspectives\/contact\/55317658\/nicole-krawcke\">Nicole Krawcke <\/a><\/h3>\n<div id=\"profileText55317658\">\n<p>Nicole Krawcke is the Editor-in-Chief of <em>Contracting Business<\/em> magazine. 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