A new 20,000-square-foot western U.S. production facility slated to open in December at Kiley Ranch is expected to help Belimo Americas increase its market share and better serve its western U.S. customers.

Belimo Americas, which makes control valves and actuators for commercial ventilation, heating and air conditioning systems, currently operates out of a 7,000-square-foot facility on East Prater Way in Sparks. The new facility at 1049 Fortunado Loop, scheduled to break ground on June 17, will allow the company to move production of its products from its corporate office in Danbury, Conn.

“Not only have we outgrown ourselves locally, we are continually looking for ways to improve our service for our loyal customers,” says Amy Cervantes, project manager for Belimo Americas. “With a larger facility we can accommodate that.”  Cervantes says the company initially will move a small percentage of its U.S. manufacturing to the new facility. As local workers master production, the company will increase its manufacturing capacity. Belimo Americas currently employs 13 in Sparks and plans to add more production workers once the new facility is online.

“We are going to transfer our product lines in sectional progression from our Danbury facility,” Cervantes says. “Our goal is to gain even more market share in the West by offering a phenomenal lead time of one to two days for large orders. In our industry, equipment lead times range from one week to several months for some equipment, but Belimo offers reduced lead times for no additional fees.”

Miles Construction of Carson City is the general contractor on the project, which was designed by BJG Architecture + Engineering.  The building is slated for Gold Certification through the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program initiated by the U.S. Green Building Council. Cervantes says 12 to 14 of the 15 required LEED points will come from use of Belimo actuators, motors and control valves.

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It’s hard to believe the holiday season is upon us once again. For most of us, it is a time to celebrate the passing of another year with our friends and loved ones. We deck the halls with cheerful holiday decorations, exchange gifts, and eat way too much! The holiday season is also a time when many of us try to give back to our communities and those who are less fortunate in whatever way we can. In that same spirit of giving, Kiley Ranch will be participating in the Reno Rodeo Foundation Denim Drive this year. The Denim Drive collects new clothing items like socks, underwear and jeans for boys and girls ages 0-18 in protective custody in our community.

If you would like to donate items to the Reno Rodeo Denim Drive, you may drop them off at the Kiley Ranch Welcome Center located at 1000 Kiley Parkway, Sparks, NV 89436. The Welcome Center hours are Wednesday thru Sunday 10am-5pm, and the drive runs from Monday, November 24 thru Friday, December 19. For more information on the Denim Drive and additional drop-off locations visit the Reno Rodeo Foundation website.

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Once again, Kiley Ranch will hold its Fall Harvest Festival 10:00am to 2:00pm on October 18th at the Kiley Ranch Welcome Center. We will be partnering with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada to collect food and monetary donations and in exchange, will be giving away free pumpkins. All we ask is that you give a $5 cash donation or five cans of food, and you’ll get a free pumpkin  while supplies last (one per child please). Come out and enjoy face painting, a farmers’ market, and activities and fun for the whole family. Can’t wait to see you there! For more information, please contact Alyssa Barnes at abarnes@kileyranch.net.

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August 27 kicks off the 20th Annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cookoff in Victorian Square in Sparks that will run through September 1.  In addition to all the glorious ribs and other tasty treats, there will be craft vendors, live entertainment, and activities for the whole family.  For more information, check out www.nuggetribcookoff.com.

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Once again, Kiley Ranch is the 2008 presenting sponsor for the Lazy 5 Summer Concert Series at Lazy 5 Regional Park. Get your chairs, blankets, coolers and kids and come out to enjoy the music June 25 - August 13, every Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 8:00. 

June 25th: Hitmen (Classic Rock)
July 2nd: Mark Castro Band (Classic Rock)
July 9th: Escalade (70s Dance, Funk, Party)
July 16th: Blue Haven (Blues, Rock)
July 23rd: Runnin’ for Cover (Classic Rock & Roll)
July 30th: Hot Two (Ragtime)
August 6th: Hard Rain (Original Rock & Blues)
August 13th: Colin Ross Band (Swing, Blues, & Americana)

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On Saturday May 17, 10am-2pm at the Kiley Ranch Welcome Center. Speakers include The Food Bank of Northern Nevada at 10am on Growing a Healthier Community; Truckee Meadows Water Authority at 11am on Using Water Responsibly; and, Wright Garden Center on Organic and Sustainable Gardening. Stick around after the forum to help us plant our sustainable vegetable garden that will benefit the Food Bank of Northern Nevada! Can’t wait to see you there!

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Not only is “Go Red” Day on February 1st, but all of February is dedicated to heart health as well. Heart Month just so happens to coincide with that holiday of the heart that we all “heart” so much…Valentines Day! So do something for yourself and the one you love by learning how to be more heart healthy. Kiley Ranch will be holding a “Love Your Heart” day on February 23rd from 10:00 to 2:00. Festivities will include a United Blood Services Blood Drive as well as experts on such areas as fitness, nutrition, and health. Please check back for more information and be sure to mark your calendars. We look forward to seeing you there!

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