Canadian company CMP Advanced Mechanical Solutions has announced plans to expand its operations in the Southern Tier region of New York, specifically at its facility in Binghamton, Broome County. The expansion will enable CMP to manufacture nearly all of its battery storage component parts and sub-assemblies onsite, increasing the U.S. content of its energy storage products. The company expects to create up to 62 new jobs as part of this project.
Empire State Development (ESD) is supporting the expansion with an $850,000 capital grant. The total cost of the project is estimated at just over $8.8 million.
Hope Knight, President, CEO, and Commissioner of Empire State Development, stated: “The Southern Tier continues to advance its reputation as a hub for battery industry research, innovation, and advanced manufacturing. The state’s investments in CMP Advanced Mechanical Solutions, coupled with other projects and facilities like Binghamton University’s Battery-NY facility, are supporting the development, commercialization, and manufacturing of this dynamic industry, creating jobs and super-charging regional economic growth.”
The modernization effort at CMP’s Binghamton site includes upgrading infrastructure and installing new manufacturing equipment such as fiber lasers, press brakes, and vertical milling machining centers. A fully automated paint line is also being installed with completion expected by June 2026.
CMP Advanced Mechanical Solutions was founded in 1969 in Chateauguay, Quebec. It has grown from a small metal fabrication shop into a North American manufacturer serving industries including energy storage and warehouse automation. The company acquired its Binghamton facility in 2006.
Steve Zimmermann, President and CEO of CMP Advanced Mechanical Solutions said: “CMP has been committed to North American manufacturing since our inception, and the continued investment in our Binghamton operations over the past twenty years demonstrates our commitment to New York State, the Southern Tier, and the city of Binghamton. The manufacturing technology and infrastructure investments being made with the assistance of this Empire State Development grant will allow us to meet growing Customer demand for Energy Storage products, improve operational efficiency, and support long-term business growth.”
Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration has focused on supporting next-generation energy initiatives in the Southern Tier. In January 2024 it was announced that the U.S. National Science Foundation designated the New Energy New York (NENY) Storage Engine at Binghamton University as a Regional Innovation Engine under legislation led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. This designation provides up to $15 million in federal funding over two years—and potentially up to $160 million over ten years—to help build a hub for innovation and workforce development in domestic battery production.
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer commented: “Another notch has been added to help solidify Upstate NY as a core of America’s battery belt! CMP’s nearly $9 million expansion in Binghamton shows how the Southern Tier is leading the charge to bring battery manufacturing back to America. For years, I have worked to deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding and other investments to strengthen the battery supply chain in Upstate NY and attract companies like CMP to the region. I am proud to have leveraged federal resources to spur economic development, bring manufacturing back to America, create good-paying jobs, and spark innovation in the Southern Tier, and I applaud CMP’s expansion and commitment to Broome County and New York State.”
State Senator Lea Webb said: “This investment by CMP Advanced Mechanical Solutions is a major win for the Southern Tier and for Broome County. I am proud to support projects like this that grow our local economy, strengthen our workforce, and create lasting opportunities for our community. This expansion will help increase U.S.-based manufacturing of critical battery storage components while positioning the Southern Tier at the forefront of clean energy innovation.”
State Assemblymember Donna A. Lupardo added: “Years of hard work have gone into helping our area become a designated hub for battery innovation and manufacturing. CMP’s investment, along with state funding, builds on this reputation and complements the work being done at the New Energy New York Storage Engine at Binghamton University. With every additional investment into battery research and manufacturing we are creating jobs boosting the local economy and supporting a clean energy future.”
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar stated: “CMP Advanced Mechanical Solutions’ expansion is great news for Broome County further driving job creation and innovation in our community With Governor Hochul and Empire State Development’s continued commitment to our region this project creates new opportunities for local workers and strengthens the Southern Tier’s role in next-generation battery technology and advanced manufacturing.”
Binghamton Mayor Jared M Kraham said: “This is another strong signal that manufacturing in the City of Binghamton is growing and thriving CMP’s decision to expand its operations here reflects confidence in our community’s future and strength of our workforce This investment means more good-paying jobs in our urban core and reinforces Binghamton’s role as a hub for next-generation advanced manufacturing My thanks go out Governor Hochul Senator Schumer and partners at Empire State Development for their continued commitment Southern Tier Binghamton remains city where businesses choose invest grow”
This announcement aligns with “Southern Tier Soaring,” an ongoing regional strategy aimed at attracting talent growing businesses promoting innovation driving economic growth across communities.
More information about Empire State Development can be found at www.esd.ny.gov.
For more details about CMP Advanced Mechanical Solutions visit https://www.cmpdifference.com/.
