Marotta Controls opens motor manufacturing facility in Minnesota 

Marotta Controls opens motor manufacturing facility in Minnesota 

July 24, 2024
The new 10,000-square-foot plant will manufacture Motorfox brushless DC motors.

Marotta Controls has announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Chaska, Minnesota. The company, which produces solutions for the aerospace and defense sectors, will use the new 10,000-square-foot plant to design, develop, and manufacture Motorfox brushless DC motors. Initially, the new plant will primarily focus on Marotta’s Control Actuation Systems (CAS), which will support the company’s Power and Actuation Systems business unit. 

What people are saying

In a recent quote, Steve Fox, SVP, Power & Actuation Systems for Marotta Controls, said, “Our decision to bring motor production in-house reflects Marotta’s continuous dedication to better support our customer. By producing our own motors, we are leaning in to validate the highest levels of quality and reliability, which are critical for our Control Actuation Systems. This move also allows us to lower costs, reduce supply chain risks, and invest in our future offerings.” 

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About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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