FANUC to Invest $90 Million (Approx. ¥14.3 Billion) in New Factory and Distribution Center with Production-Ready Capacity for Robot Manufacturing in the U.S.

March 24, 2026
FANUC CORPORATION

FANUC America Corporation (hereinafter “FANUC America”), the U.S. subsidiary of FANUC CORPORATION, will invest $90 million (approximately ¥14.3 billion) to acquire land and construct a new 840,000 sq. ft. (approx. 78,000 m²) facility in Michigan providing production-ready space for the potential expansion of its existing robot manufacturing capabilities in the U.S.

FANUC America established its headquarters in Rochester Hills, Michigan, in 1986 and has since provided technical support, sales, and service for CNCs and robots throughout North and South America, while manufacturing paint robots in the U.S. for more than 40 years. This new investment will allow for a significant expansion of its ability to produce robots going forward.
Scheduled for completion in late 2027, the project will enhance FANUC America’s manufacturing capacity to meet the growing demand across North America for AI enabled automation solutions, including physical AI, virtual commissioning, and digital twin technologies, by further leveraging its cutting-edge engineering capabilities and advanced manufacturing technologies.

With this latest investment, FANUC America’s cumulative investment in multiple new facilities since 2019 will reach nearly $300 million, expanding its U.S. footprint to 3 million sq. ft. (approx. 279,000 m²) and creating more than 700 jobs.

Comments from Michael J. Cicco, President and CEO, FANUC America

“This investment builds on FANUC America’s U.S. manufacturing footprint, which has included producing robots for paint application domestically for more than four decades,” said Mike Cicco, President and CEO, FANUC America. “By expanding its U.S. presence, FANUC America will improve responsiveness to customer needs, and support industries that rely on automation to stay competitive.”
He further stated, “FANUC America is committed to supporting U.S. reindustrialization by delivering state-of-the-art automation technologies to customers and broadening access to advanced manufacturing workplace training services.”

About FANUC America Corporation

FANUC America Corporation, a subsidiary of FANUC CORPORATION of Japan, provides development, manufacturing, sales, and maintenance services for robots and robotic systems, as well as sales and maintenance services for CNC systems and ROBODRILL machining centers.