New Vixen Composites facility expands GFRP production capacity
The Airxcel brand boasts an expansive 60,000-square-foot facility in the heart of Elkhart, Indiana, to support increasing customer demand.
(Elkhart, Ind., U.S.), an (Wichita, Kan., U.S.) brand, has officially expanded into a new, larger facility. The move correlates with increased demand for the company’s variety of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) materials.
Vixen’s new location boasts an expansive 60,000-square-foot facility in Aeroplex Industrial Park with both office space and warehouse facilities on site. The location, specifically chosen for its centralized location to the RV industry, is situated in the heart of Elkhart, Ind., adjacent to the Elkhart airport.
“When looking for the new space we specifically looked to stay in Elkhart because we wanted to keep that close connection with our customers in the RV industry,” Marc Brunner, general manager, says. “Being in Elkhart now with a larger space allows us to continue to personally serve our customers in a timely manner while also being responsive to the ever-changing needs of the RV industry.”
Since Vixen’s inception in 2010, interest in its FRP and composite panel solutions has steadily expanded in the RV community and specialized markets, according to the company. The new Elkhart facility provides increased space for product line extensions in Vixen’s family of GFRP offerings to support customer demand.
“We’re excited to grow Vixen Composites during this pivotal time in the RV industry,” Brunner adds. “With Airxcel’s support we’ve been able to invest in growth rather than scaling back ensuring that in the future we’re set up to better meet the needs of our OEM customers and take advantage of new opportunities as they arise.”
Vixen Composites has been part of the Airxcel family of brands since 2016. Airxcel is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of the critically functional products for the RV industry.
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