Japan-Based Firm Establishing Production Site In Austin

AUSTIN, TX — Japan-based CKD Corp. has announced plans to establish its first U.S. production site in Austin, creating 70 jobs through a $13 million investment bolstering the local economy.

CKD Corporation provides an extensive array of automation technology products found in a wide range of industries including automotive, packaging and medical. The Austin manufacturing facility will produce fluid control components for the semiconductor industry, with local operations slated to begin next fall.

"CKD Corporation’s $13 million investment in the Lone Star State further solidifies Texas' reputation as a premier economic destination both nationally and internationally," Gov. Greg Abbott said in a prepared statement. "I am proud to welcome CKD Corporation to the Lone Star State and look forward to the economic prosperity this investment will bring to the Austin community. This trailblazing company, combined with Texas' business-friendly environment and high-skilled workforce, will undoubtedly make for a long and successful partnership."

It was not immediately clear where the production site will be located.

About CKD Corporation

CKD Corp. was established in 1943 and is headquartered in Aichi, Japan. The company provides an extensive array of automation technology products, including pneumatic and electric actuators, directional control valves, vacuum components, air preparation and process valves. CKD products are specified in automation and machinery by OEMs and end-users globally. The company's distribution network, combined with unsurpassed product breadth, provides customers with world-class solutions delivered anywhere in the United States.