FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 13, 2018
Contact: Stacey Swank
Pinellas County Economic Development
S.S. White Technologies Relocates from
New Jersey to Pinellas County
125 New Jobs Projected in the City of Seminole
Pinellas County, Florida -
Today, Rahul Shukla, President and CEO of S.S. White Technologies, the world's leader in flexible shaft technology, announced he has relocated his company's international headquarters from Piscataway, New Jersey to Pinellas County, Florida, bringing 125 jobs to the state.
The company will base its headquarters operations, manufacturing, research and development at a 90,000 square foot facility located at 8300 Sheen Drive in Seminole, Florida. S.S. White currently employs 116 staff at its new Florida headquarters. .
"Moving a manufacturing plant from New Jersey to Seminole was a huge task, but well worth it. We feel very welcome in Pinellas County, shared Rahul Shukla, CEO of S.S. White Technologies. "We've hired 80 well-qualified employees in the factory and our offices. We find the weather and the community very hospitable, taxes less painful and the sunsets magical. My only regret is that we didn't move to Florida many years earlier."
S.S. White specializes in manufacturing for aircraft, automotive and medical products. Every aircraft flying today, with the exception of Russian aircraft, has at least one part manufactured by S.S. White. In addition to its new headquarters in Seminole, the company has operations in the United Kingdom and India.
The company was founded in 1844 and is one of the oldest manufacturing companies in the United States. Mr. Shukla first began working for S.S. White in 1973 as a quality engineer and purchased the company with his partners in 1988. He has transformed S.S. White into the leading global provider of flexible shaft technology with an emphasis on innovation, personalized customer service, dedication to his staff and an unrelenting work ethic.
"We're honored to welcome Rahul and his team at S.S. White to Pinellas County. It is easy to see the passion he has for his products, his process and especially his people," said Commissioner Kenneth T. Welch, Chair of the
Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners. "I want to say thank you for choosing Seminole and continuing S.S. White's commitment to manufacturing excellence within our community."
"Seminole is proud to be the new home of S.S. White's international headquarters," said
City of Seminole Mayor Leslie Waters. "The Seminole community, Rahul and S.S. White share a commitment to our community, service and hard work. We think it is a perfect match."
Pinellas County, in partnership with the City of Seminole, Duke Energy and the State of Florida, competed against sites in New Jersey to win this relocation project.
"Manufacturing is an essential part of our Pinellas County economy," said Mike Meidel, Director of
Pinellas County Economic Development. "We're honored to add S.S. White, a storied company that has become a leading innovator in a very competitive sector, to our business community.
S.S. White Technologies believes that its team's hard work makes the company the worldwide leader in flexible shaft technology. Employees thrive in a fast-paced environment that is geared towards initiative, drive and creativity. To explore career opportunities at S.S. White Technologies, visit:
https://www.sswhite.net/now-hiring
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Pinellas County Economic Development
works with existing businesses to encourage expansion and seeks to attract new companies with high-wage careers to our community. Through investment tools, business classes, professional consulting services, trade missions to open new markets, and strategic partnerships, PCED fosters a pro-business environment and promotes the Ideal Business Climate of Pinellas County, Florida.
S.S. White Technologies leads the world in technology and innovation with the best performing, highest quality Flexible Shafts. S.S. White Flexible Shafts are used in 98% of aircrafts flying today, numerous surgical instruments, cutting edge industrial applications, millions of automobiles and have gone to the moon. Team experts listen carefully, provide solutions quickly, and build long lasting relationships.
Contact: Stacey Swank
Pinellas County Economic Development
(727) 464-7425
