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Lakeville, MN [January 14, 2014] QA1, the leader in high-performance suspension components, recently completed an expansion project that increased its manufacturing space to over 83,000 square feet in Lakeville, Minnesota.

The addition expanded QA1’s manufacturing space to accommodate the company’s growth over the past couple of years. With this expansion, QA1 now has more manufacturing, assembly and distribution space, allowing QA1 to add to its long line of American-made products.

This expansion has allowed QA1 to add additional manufacturing equipment, including a new CNC lathe and CNC multi-tasking turn center. The multi-tasking machine is capable of precise machining of steel components with versatility, speed and accuracy, providing endless opportunities for future in-house made products.

QA1 has also expanded and remodeled it’s research and development area, providing more space to bring vehicles in for test fitment and installations, as well as new product development. (*See editor note below.)

“We’re excited to have such an increased space to focus on new, American-made products,” said Melissa Scoles, President of QA1. “We’re investing in our company and our customers. Quality and affordability will always be our #1 priority and we look forward to continued growth and innovation in the future.”

QA1’s state-of-the-art production facility includes a complete line of CNC machines, injection molding machines, hydraulic presses, tube benders, robotic welding and laser cutting equipment that permits all inclusive shock absorber and suspension component engineering, manufacturing and assembly operations.  The addition allows QA1 the space and resources necessary to continue pushing into the future as a leader in innovation for the performance automotive and industrial markets.