Yaskawa plans new robot plant and development centre in Slovenia

Yaskawa plans to invest EUR 25 million to open a new robot manufacturing plant and a European robotics development centre in Slovenia, creating 200 jobs. The first robots from all-European production are expected in 2018, aiming to satisfy 80% of European robot demand.

“The first Yaskawa Motoman robots from all-European production are expected to roll off the production line in 2018.”maritimeprofessional.com

• 2 sources
• maritimeprofessional.comYaskawa Announces Expansion Plan in EuropeMichelle HowardNov 30, 2016
• drivesncontrols.comYaskawa invests €25m to expand its European activities - Drives&ControlsJan 9, 2017

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