Renold Inc. in Westfield is pictured in an aerial photo. Photo courtesy Renold Inc.'s website.

WESTFIELD – Renold Inc. is expanding its Chautauqua County operations, modernizing its Westfield facility at 100 Bourne St.

A local fixture since the early 1900s, the Renold Westfield plant will undergo a $2.975 million transformation to include a dedicated advanced manufacturing cell, optimizing the production of high-demand industrial couplings. Supported by up to $140,000 in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits, this investment is expected to create nine new skilled jobs.

“Renold’s expansion in Chautauqua County is a prime example of how we are modernizing New York’s historic manufacturing hubs to meet the needs of the 21st-century global economy,” said Hope Knight, Empire State Development president, CEO and commissioner. “By investing in advanced manufacturing capabilities for critical components like generator couplings, we are not only preserving a local fixture in Westfield but also creating high-skilled jobs that will drive Western New York’s economic future.”

Renold designs and manufactures custom gear spindles, couplings and specialized gearing. Its products are used in industries ranging from cement and chocolate manufacturing to subway trains and power stations.

“The Village of Westfield is pleased to acknowledge Renold Inc.’s continued commitment to our community and region,” said Dennis Lutes, Westfield mayor. “This expansion complements the many positive initiatives currently underway in Westfield, and we feel the impact of such growth firsthand. Building on the success of NY Forward, NY Swims, and other regional collaborations, Westfield remains grateful for this progress and is well-positioned for future opportunities. We thank Renold Inc. for their reinvestment in our community, and we also thank Governor Hochul, Empire State Development, County Executive Wendel, and all those involved for their continued faith in our Village.”

The Westfield plant is a is part of a worldwide operation spanning 16 countries.

Specifically, the Westfield facility produces a unique coupling used in electrical generators for large-scale data centers. These components eliminate vibrations to ensure the smooth transfer of electricity. Currently, the plant produces 15 of the units per week at maximum capacity. By integrating a new advanced manufacturing cell featuring Okuma machining centers, Renold will more than double its output to 40 couplings per week to meet surging demands from large natural gas generator manufacturers.

“For over a century, Renold Westfield has been a cornerstone of industrial manufacturing in Western New York, and this expansion ensures we remain at the forefront of engineering excellence,” said Shane Marcheson, group gManager manager f Renold Westfield. “By integrating this new advanced manufacturing cell, we are efficiently scaling our output of the specialized couplings essential for today’s high-demand data infrastructure. We are deeply grateful to Empire State Development for their partnership, which helps us build on our legacy of innovation and continue investing in our local community.”

The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

“Renold’s investment in Westfield is a tremendous win for our community,” said County Executive PJ Wendel. “This expansion not only preserves a proud local manufacturing legacy that spans more than a century but also adds highly-skilled union jobs and modern manufacturing technology to Chautauqua County. County Government and the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency were pleased to help coordinate incentives to support this major business expansion and job growth. We’re proud to support businesses like Renold that are driving innovation, strengthening our workforce, and contributing to the economic growth of Western New York.”