The opening of the new site marks the end of a 21-year tenure at the company’s Columbus, Ohio warehouse and the completion of a "strategic realignment process" for the group.

"We thank all of our employees who have made Columbus one of Alps most successful warehouses. Rocky Chapman has been the heart and soul of this warehouse, successively managing the warehouse and working with our customers," said the company.

Brad Benner, president of Alps Wire Rope Corporation added: "Rocky is the one of the key people who has made Columbus successful and we are grateful for all of his dedication and hard work.

"Rocky has been given the opportunity to move with the company and he is part of the team who is opening the new warehouse in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania."

The company said: "We have come to rely on our Columbus team for their devoted skills and expertise. Thank you to our Columbus Ohio team for all of the contributions throughout the years."