Swiss railroad fastener manufacturer has chosen Winfield, KS, as the site of its new U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility, KSNW reports.

Schwihag AG has purchased a 30,000 sq ft property, and intends to open in March.

“We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new factory in Winfield, Kansas,” stated Marc Raymond, Americas for Schwihag general manager. “This milestone marks a significant step in our commitment to innovation, job creation, and contributing to the local economy. With our new facility, we look forward to strengthening our community ties, producing high-quality products, and driving sustainable growth.”

Schwihag says it will hire 15 people in the short term and more as the company grows. Jobs include line workers, machine operators and supervisors.

Currently, Schwihag bases its U.S. operations in Grandview, MO.

Founded in 1971, Schwihag develops and produces railroad track and switch technology, including fasteners. The group is headquartered in Tägerwilen, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Leipzig (Germany), and Doncaster (UK), as well as the U.S.