“This major expansion represents our growth strategy in the U.S. and our steadfast commitment to the future of the automation and robotics industry,” says Mike Cicco, president and CEO of FANUC America. “While manufacturers continue to adapt to changing market demands, our ongoing upward trajectory allows us to better support our customers with cutting-edge robotic and automation solutions, helping to drive more efficiency across all industries.”

Since 2019, FANUC America has invested more than $187 million in North American facilities, including a 461,000-square-foot North Campus facility in 2019, and new headquarter facilities in Mexico and Canada in 2023.

FANUC’s investment will continue with the renovation of a former law school on the site of the company’s West Campus that will soon become the FANUC Academy, an advanced automation customer training center.

“Advanced automation requires new skills, and training is key to keeping manufacturing strong in North America,” adds Cicco. “The FANUC Academy will become the largest corporate robotics and industrial automation training facility in the U.S.”

After completion of the new FANUC Academy and other infrastructure projects, FANUC will have invested more than $250 million in North America.