STAMFORD, Conn. - Duct manufacturer Lindab Inc. announced it is planning to add a manufacturing facility in New England. The facility will be located in the Springfield, Mass., area and will supply Lindab products to distributors in that territory.

The new plant will produce round sheet metal ductwork.

"Having manufacturing facilities close to its the customers is of vital importance and will allow Lindab to better serve one of our fastest growing markets," said Lindab President Lars Nilsson.