--- title: "Breaking New Ground: MPF\'s Remarkable Journey Culminates in an Expansion of Their Manufacturing Facility" canonicalUrl: "https://blueridgeoptics.com/groundbreaking-new-manufacturing-facility/" excerpt: "MPF’s Remarkable Journey Culminates in an Expanded Manufacturing Facility On October 10, 2023, MPF celebrated a historic groundbreaking ceremony at their Gray Court, South Carolina location. This event marked the beginning of construction for a two-story structure covering an impressive 6,000 to 7,000 square feet, an addition to the already existing manufacturing facility. Beyond expanding the manufacturing footprint, the new structure will provide recreational areas for MPF’s dedicated workforce and increased capacity for both finished products and raw materials. The groundbreaking featured speeches by LCDC President & CEO Jonathan Coleman, MPF President Duane Mallory, Gray Court Mayor Stellar Jones, and South […]" metaDescription: "On October 10, 2023, MPF celebrated a historic groundbreaking ceremony for an expansion of its facilities at its Gray Court, South Carolina location." datePublished: "2023-10-19T19:55:49-04:00" dateModified: "2025-12-19T10:09:46-05:00" --- - Breaking New Ground: MPF's Remarkable Journey Culminates in an Expansion of Their Manufacturing Facility # New Advanced Optical Manufacturing Facility [Home](https://blueridgeoptics.com/) » [Blog](https://blueridgeoptics.com/blog/) » New Advanced Optical Manufacturing Facility * [* October 19, 2023](https://blueridgeoptics.com/2023/10/19/) ## MPF’s Remarkable Journey Culminates in an Expanded Manufacturing Facility On October 10, 2023, MPF celebrated a historic groundbreaking ceremony at their Gray Court, South Carolina location. This event marked the beginning of construction for a two-story structure covering an impressive 6,000 to 7,000 square feet, an addition to the already existing manufacturing facility. Beyond expanding the manufacturing footprint, the new structure will provide recreational areas for MPF’s dedicated workforce and increased capacity for both finished products and raw materials. The groundbreaking featured speeches by LCDC President & CEO Jonathan Coleman, MPF President Duane Mallory, Gray Court Mayor Stellar Jones, and South Carolina Representative Mark Willis and was attended by several notable supporters, including LCDC Board Member Jim Donahoo, Lynn Finley of Laurens County, Jonah Stone of Marsh Bell, Josh Dunton of MPF, and Ryan Beck and Tim Mesaric of Beck Digital, as well as many employees.  * ## Achieving Remarkable Growth Year Over Year Manufacturing Precision Feedthrough Products, Inc. (MPF) began this journey of identifying areas for expansion because of the commitment to maintaining their position as the premier Ceramic-To-Metal specialist in the United States. With over 25 years of experience, MPF has consistently designed and produced robust, high-performance feedthroughs, connectors, and viewports. MPF’s growth and success can be attributed to an exceptional team of technicians and professionals who continuously push the boundaries of technology and manufacturing. Since 2020, MPF has achieved double-digit growth year after year, a testament to their commitment to excellence. ## Pursuing Expansion and Innovation In pursuit of maintaining their position at the forefront of the industry, MPF was awarded the ISO9001-2015 Quality Certification and received substantial investments from valued partners at the Fulham Company. These strategic moves have propelled the company forward, setting the stage for expansion and innovation. One significant step in this expansion journey was the enhancement of manufacturing capabilities at the Blue Ridge Optics facility in Bedford, VA. This investment reinforces MPF’s commitment to delivering premier products to their customers. ![](https://blueridgeoptics.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC01574-1024x685.jpg) ## A Future Poised for Success MPF’s Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Kevin Wronoski, emphasized the company’s upward trajectory  when he said, “The foundation of MPF’s success lies in our commitment to fostering mutually beneficial relationships with our customers, partners, and employees. With 2024 on the horizon, we are brimming with anticipation for the opportunities in the marketplace.” The groundbreaking ceremony marked a significant milestone in this journey, and MPF looks forward to a promising future filled with continued success and excellence. 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