Bitzer moved to Flowery Branch, Ga., northeast of Atlanta, in 2005, where it began compressor production. Although Bitzer recently moved its operations and U.S. headquarters into a new facility, the original plant will be used going forward for pressure vessel operations.

“It’s exciting to be part of a company that grows this quickly and reinvests in its employees, and it’s great to be located in an area that encourages the growth of business,” said Mike Duffy, plant manager.