ASHLAND, VIRGINIA, US — Anton Paar, a global leader in the measurement of density, concentration, CO₂ and rheology, celebrated the grand opening of its new office and laboratory in Vernon Hills, Illinois, US.

The newly constructed 32,000-square-foot facility now serves as the headquarters for Anton Paar USA’s Central Region. It includes laboratories, measurement technologies, and teaching and training spaces. The expansion significantly enhances Anton Paar’s ability to deliver localized, high-tech support to its Midwest customers, the company said.

“We have always prided ourselves in the experience we have offered Anton Paar USA customers in Vernon Hills,” said Jorge Gonzalez, vice president of sales and service for the Central Region. “This new building raises the bar even higher, offering customers more direct access to premier educational and service facilities. This new Central Region headquarters is truly a fitting home for the best measuring instruments in the world.”

Reinhard Eberl, president and chief executive officer of Anton Paar USA, said the facility embodies the company’s vision of improving how its serves customers through faster service and better support.

“It’s not just a building — it’s a center for excellence, innovation and customer care,” he said.

The grand opening celebration was attended by Dominik Santner, CEO of Anton Paar GmbH, along with a delegation from the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber’s trade promotion group, Advantage Austria.

The Vernon Hills facility joins Anton Paar USA’s network of regional headquarters in Torrance, California, and Houston, Texas, as well as the company’s national headquarters in Ashland, Virginia.

An extensive lineup of seminars and training workshops already are scheduled for the new Central Region office. Customers interested in visiting or learning more are encouraged to contact their local Anton Paar representative or email Info.us@anton-paar.com.

Founded in 1922 in Graz, Austria, by Anton Paar, the company is a market leader in the measurement of density and concentration, the determination of dissolved carbon dioxide, and in the fields of rheometry and viscometry.

Anton Paar is active in more than 110 countries with 37 sales subsidiaries and more than 4,500 employees worldwide.