Blum-Novotest Opens New Competence Center in Kentucky to Boost North American Operations!

Blum-Novotest, Inc. has officially launched its new Competence Center (BNCC) in Erlanger, Kentucky, marking a significant expansion of its North American operations. This new center will serve as one of Blum-Novotest’s four global technical hubs, further strengthening its regional presence and ability to meet the diverse needs of its customers in North and South America. Located strategically at 1368 Cox Avenue, near the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, the BNCC is positioned to become a critical resource for customers across the Americas, offering a wide range of services from technical support to process consulting.

The newly inaugurated Competence Center is designed with the specific market requirements of the Americas in mind. It provides access to state-of-the-art measurement and testing technologies that are essential for supporting automation and optimizing high-efficiency production processes. The center will not only serve as a technical support hub but also expand Blum-Novotest’s service capabilities by enabling local repairs, assembly work, and software development tailored to the needs of customers across the region.

Lilian Barraud, President and Regional Manager of Blum-Novotest Inc. for the Americas, expressed the company’s vision for the Competence Centers: “With the Competence Centers, our goal is to consolidate global expertise and provide fast, efficient measuring solutions tailored to local industry needs.” The establishment of the new BNCC in Kentucky is a strategic move that will enhance the company’s ability to offer comprehensive technical support, needs-based consulting, and process optimization services, all backed by a highly qualified local team.

The facility is equipped with a fully functional technical center and training space, making it an ideal location for customer engagement, hands-on learning, and troubleshooting. In addition, the BNCC will act as a development platform for software tailored specifically for a variety of machine control systems. This addition underscores Blum-Novotest’s commitment to innovation and its dedication to offering cutting-edge solutions that can be tested and piloted on-site.

The opening of this new center also significantly improves Blum-Novotest’s supply chain responsiveness within the Americas, enabling quicker turnarounds for customers in the region. By localizing operations and providing dedicated, in-depth technical support, the company can better meet the specific demands of industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, where precision measurement and process optimization are critical to success.

Blum-Novotest’s decision to establish a Competence Center in Kentucky reflects its long-term commitment to the North American market and its focus on enhancing customer satisfaction through faster service, improved technical support, and high-performance solutions. With this new facility, Blum-Novotest is well-positioned to support its growing customer base across the Americas while continuing to provide innovative measurement and testing solutions for automation and efficient production processes.