Recycling : STADLER opens new North American headquarters

STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH, a German company specialising in the planning, production and assembly of turnkey sorting plants with a global presence, officially inaugurated its new U.S. headquarters and warehouse complex in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The 27,000-square-foot facility reflects the company’s commitment to innovation, customer service, and sustainable growth in North America. The grand opening event brought together Stadler leadership, customers, partners, local officials and media representatives to celebrate this milestone in the company’s expansion.

Guests from across the US and abroad joined Stadler at the new Centre Park Court premises for guided tours, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an evening celebration. During the ceremony, Nick Reid, President of the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce, welcomed STADLER to the community and praised its investment in the region: “STADLER’s decision to establish its North American headquarters here in Winston-Salem is a strong vote of confidence in our city, our workforce, and our future. Investments like this create high-quality jobs and reinforce our city’s position as a hub for sustainable industry and innovation.”

The opening of the new headquarters complex marks the culmination of a 17-month construction project. Designed in accordance with STADLER’s corporate identity, the facility demonstrates a strong commitment to sustainability, having been built in partnership with local contractors who share this vision. By combining office and warehouse space, the site enables faster service, improved logistics and enhanced customer support. Its strategic location near major transport routes and the local airport ensures that STADLER is able to serve customers across North America with agility and precision.

Willi Stadler, Co-CEO of the STADLER Group, emphasised the importance of this expansion: 'This new site is a significant milestone in our growth strategy, demonstrating our dedication to maintaining close relationships with our customers worldwide, especially in the North American market, which holds great potential. With expanded office and warehouse space, we can respond to customer needs more efficiently, driving innovation and performance. A local presence enables closer collaboration, allowing us to develop bespoke solutions, from new plant designs to system retrofits. In addition, our extensive stock of spare and wear parts ensures exceptional speed in any service situation, providing immediate support with minimal downtime.”

With the new facility, STADLER America has nearly doubled its staff and inventory, enabling faster service and improved customer responsiveness. 

Mat Everhart, CEO of STADLER America LLC, explained: “As many, if not most, of our customers operate their sorting and recycling lines more than 16 hours a day, 7 days a week, they rely on us for maintenance assistance, so our service and quick responses are crucial to earning our customers’ confidence.” 

He also underscored that STADLER’s true strength lies in its people: “The new facility is world-class, state-of-the-art; however, the true success of a company and its value to its customers is shown in our employees’ deep commitment to service and timely responses.”

As well as its operational strengths, the new headquarters embodies STADLER’s core values of innovation, collaboration and sustainability. Designed with sustainable materials, efficient workflows, and ample natural light, the facility offers a contemporary, healthy working environment with scope for growth. Dedicated spaces for training and teamwork demonstrate the company’s commitment to its employees and customers. 

Willi Stadler reflected on the broader meaning of the project: “The new location is symbolic of many things that define STADLER: innovation, close customer relationships, and the courage to explore new paths as a company. It is not only a milestone in our international expansion but also reflects our core values: we are actively shaping the future of the recycling industry. My special thanks go to our employees worldwide for their dedication, ideas, and team spirit. Without their commitment, this step would not have been possible. I would also like to thank our customers for their trust and long-standing cooperation. Together, we develop solutions that truly make a difference. It is only through close collaboration with our partners that we can take the circular economy to the next level.”

The new headquarters provides a strong foundation for STADLER’s continued growth, with its expanded warehouse capacity, modern office space and enhanced training facilities. The company plans to increase its local service and engineering teams further to provide even more direct support to its growing customer base.

'Our goal is to strengthen and grow our market presence in North America in a sustainable way,' explained Julia Stadler, Co-CEO of the STADLER Group. ‘The new branch office and warehouse location is just the beginning. We plan to gradually expand our local service and engineering teams, bringing us closer to our customers when developing technical concepts and addressing operational challenges. In this way, we aim to further consolidate STADLER’s position as a dependable partner and driver of innovation in the North American recycling industry.”

Mat Everhart concluded by emphasising the importance of people and purpose: 'We want to attract top talent, and the new facility will help us do that by offering an environment that clearly signals this is a great place to work.'

The grand opening of STADLER America’s new headquarters and warehouse marks a defining step in the company’s North American journey. The facility is a testament to STADLER’s commitment to innovation, customer partnership and sustainability, and to shaping the future of the recycling industry with its customers and partners.