Overcome the challenges of aging manufacturing facilities

The U.S. advanced manufacturing sector is facing an aging infrastructure challenge, with half of plants now between 30 years old and 60 years old. The problems are rife: Years of deferred maintenance have left many buildings with leaky roofs, dated electrical systems and obsolete equipment. And those problems are threatening your ability to compete amid a U.S. manufacturing resurgence.

Whether your advanced manufacturing business is striving to modernize production in your current facilities or looking to relocate or expand, aging building stock presents challenges. Download our guide to better navigate those challenges and create a more resilient real estate portfolio.

• By strategically renovating older facilities, companies can enhance energy efficiency, improve the employee experience, and adopt Industry 4.0 technologies. These upgrades can help mitigate risk and boost productivity for advanced manufacturers.

• Smart strategies, such as renovations to improve energy efficiency and enhance the employee experience, can help advanced manufacturers make the most of their current facilities.

• When looking to expand operations, carefully evaluate both greenfield and brownfield sites. With your long-term goals in mind, look at existing infrastructure, renovation costs and future expansion possibilities.

• Adopting a portfolio-wide approach to facilities management can lead to significant long-term cost savings and improved operational efficiency.