Gasbarre Thermal Processing Systems opened of a 7,700 ft² technical center in Livonia, Mich., to serve its Midwestern customers.

“The opening of the technical center…allows us to have a convenient location for customers and vendors to meet with our experienced team. The furnace equipment being installed will give us the flexibility to process material in both atmosphere and vacuum environments,” said Ben Gasbarre, company president.

Gasbarre is currently installing atmosphere and vacuum processing equipment to support product development, customer trials and demonstrations. The Livonia technical center also will house engineering, sales and service personnel.

With the addition, the company has locations in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Michigan.