FT Manufacturing is Moving!

Flite Test Moves Manufacturing to Lauren International Headquarters

Flite Test Ramps Up Production Capabilities by Joining Parent Company at New Philadelphia Facility

(NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH) - Lauren International company Flite Test has transferred its manufacturing to a larger location in New Philadelphia, doubling their manufacturing space with room to expand. The facility allows Flite Test to fulfill and ship customer orders more efficiently, and add more jobs to support their thriving online store.

“We want to thank our awesome community for helping us grow to this point,” said Josh Bixler, President of Flite Test. “Our goal is to be able to provide the best quality products, top notch innovation and an exceptional customer experience for many years to come.”

The new facility is part of the Lauren International campus in New Philadelphia, giving Flite Test access to Lauren’s expertise in manufacturing and fulfillment. This location also increases Flite Test’s fulfillment capacity for two upcoming FT Connections initiatives: educational program FT STEM and local FT Groups that will be launching in 2016.

“We’re ecstatic to take manufacturing to the next level as we prepare to launch FT STEM and FT Groups,” continued Bixler. “Our new production capabilities in New Philadelphia will help Flite Test to better serve our community members in the U.S. and beyond.” In addition to a larger facility and more streamlined manufacturing and fulfillment, Flite Test now has the capability to launch their products globally by utilizing Lauren’s bulk shipping and overseas distribution.

"The goal is to get Flite Test products into the hands of people who have not been able to purchase due to very high overseas shipping costs," said Austin Furey, Business Manager at Flite Test. "Despite these costs we still ship hundreds of international orders every month, which we greatly appreciate. However we have promised our community better international purchasing solutions and this is one of the final steps needed to make that happen."

Leading the efforts in New Philadelphia is Eric Alander, a Lauren engineer who joins the Flite Test team as Inventory and Manufacturing Manager. To support the new manufacturing facility, Flite Test will be hiring additional staff members to fill two new shipping and production.

For more information on Flite Test, visit www.flitetest.com. To learn more about the available positions at Flite Test’s New Philadelphia manufacturing division, visit: http://www.laureninternational.com/careers