Kärcher Partners with the Aurora Economic Development Council

DENVER, Nov. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Kärcher and the Aurora Economic Development Council (AEDC) are teaming up for a new Region North America headquarter facility in Aurora, Colorado, slated for opening in September 2019. This next step for Kärcher is to improve the United States operations' footprint to ensure competitiveness and sustainable growth.

"Innovation is top of mind with Kärcher's plan to optimize advanced manufacturing capabilities, with new technologies such as digital and automation where appropriate," says Javier Gonzalez, CEO Region North America. "In doing so, it will also position us for future innovation and growth/expansion, not just US but globally."

The move will position Kärcher to operate more effectively and efficiently in terms of production, distribution, quality and purchasing. It will also allow for improved customer experience with regard to quality, availability, visibility and support. It maximizes operational assets and capabilities.

Specifically, it will optimize the work/production flow and manufacturability, maximize utilization of assets, and allow Kärcher to remain efficient in manufacturing in order to be competitive in the market with cleaning solutions.

The new location is a testament to the investment Kärcher is making with its US manufacturing initiatives and customer offerings. The move from Camas, Washington and new build will consolidate and capitalize on engineering resources and operational excellence for Kärcher and its customers. The new 380,000 square foot facility will be Kärcher owned and designed.

Located in Aurora, Colorado, Kärcher partnered with the AEDC to find and secure a suitable 23-acre site for the new facility in the Porteos development near Denver International Airport (DEN). Wendy Mitchell, President and CEO of AEDC added, "We're thrilled to be welcoming Kärcher into the community as a partner. Aurora is a prime location for global companies to grow because of the connectivity that the City can offer through its proximity to DEN."

JLL, a leading professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management, consulted to help validate the Denver market place through site selection efforts. JLL provided detailed expertise throughout the build-to-suit process displaying astute knowledge analyzing Kärcher's entire North American supply chain network to evaluate the most efficient and effective site.

Kärcher is pleased to be moving forward with this important step of our corporate growth strategy with SunCap Property Group. SunCap Property Group ("SunCap"), a privately held, national commercial real estate development, investment, and advisory firm will be the developer of the new facility.  

Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
Kärcher is the world's leading provider of cleaning technology. The family-owned enterprise employs more than 12,300 people in 67 countries and more than 110 subsidiaries. More than 50,000 service centers in all countries ensure continuous and comprehensive supplies to customers all over the world. In 2017, Kärcher reached the highest sales with more than 2.5 billion euros, the highest sales in its history.

Kärcher North America is one of the largest subsidiaries of the Kärcher Group with over 1,150 employees. In North America, Kärcher produces and distributes products and services under the brands Kärcher, Windsor Kärcher Group, Landa Kärcher Group, Hotsy, Water Maze, Spraymart, Cuda Kärcher Group, WOMA Kärcher Group and Shark Kärcher Group. The company's solutions serve customers' cleaning needs in an economical and environmentally-friendly manner.
www.karcher.com/us

About Aurora Economic Development Council
A partnership between business and government for more than three decades, the Aurora Economic Development Council champions Colorado's most promising growth industries including aerospace and defense, bioscience, transportation logistics and energy, positioning Aurora and Colorado to win new jobs in an intensely competitive market. We create new primary jobs through innovative deal creation, strategic partnerships, and by advocating for economically sustainable public policy. The Aurora Economic Development Council is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(6) corporation comprised of the leading 100 companies in the Aurora/Denver metro area, the city of Aurora, and Adams and Arapahoe Counties. A-List, Colorado's premier business event of the metro area that brings together 2,000 regional business, political and civic leaders to celebrate the economic successes of the region, is produced by the Aurora Economic Development Council. For more information on the Aurora Economic Development Council, visit www.auroraedc.com.

ABOUT SUNCAP PROPERTY GROUP
www.suncappg.com
SunCap Property Group ("SunCap") is a privately held, national commercial real estate development, investment, and advisory firm. SunCap specializes in the development of single tenant, build-to-suit and mixed-use projects across North America. Other core services include providing corporate real estate advisory services for our clients and acquisition of institutional-grade real estate in key markets. SunCap has successfully completed over $2.75 billion in build-to-suit projects for its clients. SunCap is based in Charlotte, NC and has offices in Denver, CO; Pittsburgh, PA; and Charleston, SC.

About JLL
JLL is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Our vision is to reimagine the world of real estate, creating rewarding opportunities and amazing spaces where people can achieve their ambitions. In doing so, we will build a better tomorrow for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of 88,000 as of September 30, 2018. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

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