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ADB SAFEGATE:
Center of Innovation Breaks Ground in G-town
ADB SAFEGATE (ADB), a leading provider of solutions that boost efficiency, safety and environmental sustainability for airports and airlines, has announced plans to establish a new Center of Innovation on Science Boulevard. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on the future site of the Center on December 7, with many leaders from ADB and the city in attendance. The company, who has called Gahanna home since 1983, will expand its presence and invest a total of $22.5 million in the entire project. Hiring for engineering, production and other roles will begin in 2022.
Founded in Belgium in 1920, ADB has grown into a global brand with a significant business footprint in Ohio, Belgium, Sweden and China. With intelligent solutions spanning the airside for gate, airfield, tower and service, the company partners with airports and airlines worldwide to increase airport performance, from approach to departure. It began operations in Gahanna almost 40 years ago, and their current operations in the Columbus region employ 202 full-time employees.
↑ ADB Rendering of the project
↓ Joe Pokoj and Mayor Laurie Jadwin with the plans for the space
↑ Moehring, Angelou, McGregor, Mayor Laurie Jadwin, Bowers, and Mularski break ground
- Joe Pokoj CEO Americas for ADB
ADB has been a premier employer and valued partner in the City of Gahanna for nearly four decades. Joe Pokoj, CEO Americas for ADB said Gahanna is more than a place to call home. “Gahanna has always been home for us. It’s right here next to the airport, that’s important to us. But it's more the relationship with Gahanna.”
City of Gahanna Mayor Laurie Jadwin is thankful for ADB’s continued trust and investment in our City. “Their investment in the new Center of Innovation not only strengthens ADB’s presence in the aerospace industry, but also solidifies Gahanna’s support of ongoing regional growth in the valued research and development sector. As our city grows, and employers choose to grow in Gahanna, we will look to drive opportunities in STEM-focused careers through our partnerships with both Gahanna Jefferson Schools and ADB Safegate to support these critical workforce opportunities.”
Gahanna’s Economic Development Director Nate Strum said this is a significant expansion for our City. “As an international company, Belgiumbased, locating their North American headquarters and Center of Innovation here in our community, it really represents the ability for Gahanna to attract those pinnacle companies".
For more information about ADB SAFEGATE, including their Center of Innovation, which is expected to open Fall 2022, visit adbsafegate.com
Watch the groundbreaking video here →
