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SICK relocates manufacturing facility, expands 
operations in Minnesota

SICK, manufacturer of sensors, safety systems, machine vision, and automatic identification solutions will host a Grand Opening celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, November 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its new manufacturing facility at the Eagle Creek Industrial Park in Savage, MN.

Gretchen Edelbrock
Nov 12, 2012

Guests include the Mayor of Savage and members of the Savage Chamber of Commerce. Dignitaries from the company’s corporate headquarters in Germany will also be attending. Employees will be recognized for their hard work and contribution to this major expansion.

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