Bobcat has officially begun work on its new Acceleration Center in Bismark, ND; a $20 million renovation and expansion project.
“When complete, the Acceleration Center will be a modern complex for advancing innovation where professionals utilize technology and modern design to ensure the position of Bobcat as the leader in the compact equipment industry,” Bobcat says in a release.
The project includes expansion of an existing building as well as development of a new test track and indoor testing facility – all at the Northern Plains Commerce Centre in Bismarck. The expansion of the existing building will include a two-story office building and provide a total of 160,000 square feet of modern workspace. Additionally, a 35,000-square-foot indoor testing arena will be constructed next to a 22-acre outdoor testing and track area. Construction is expected to be complete by summer 2014.
Approximately 135 employees will work in the Acceleration Center initially, with a focus on innovating and advancing designs, testing, prototype engineering and the computer simulation of ideas and concepts. According to Bobcat, these efforts will be accelerated thanks to the collaborative open environment and modern technology built into the facility.
“This is an exciting day as we invest in the future of Bobcat and the future of North Dakota,” says Rich Goldsbury, Bobcat president. “We created the compact equipment industry, and the Acceleration Center will ensure the Bobcat tradition of innovation and market leadership continues.”
The Acceleration Center will also serve as a center for excellence and a learning institute for employees. The facility features an open space and high-tech design to encourage collaboration and discussion. Bobcat dealers and customers will be brought to the complex for training and hands-on experience operating the newest innovations from Bobcat.
“The newest designs, the latest technologies and the best ways to apply product features important to our customers will be part of the daily life inside the Acceleration Center,” says Goldsbury. “We take great pride in our North Dakota roots. Today, we have set the foundation for the future in North Dakota.”
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