Netherlands-based manufacturer of building cladding and home siding Trespa is relocating its North America headquarters to famed Empire State Building in New York, New York.

According to company officials, to further enhance its relationships with the architecture community, at the first of the year Trespa North America is relocating its New York City headquarters from the SOHO neighborhood to the Empire State Building; The move is being made to be near the major design firms located in Midtown Manhattan.

Since its founding in 1960, Trespa said it has worked closely with architects, designers, installers, distributors, raw material suppliers and end users globally. Trespa officials noted the company’s focus is on product development, combining quality-manufacturing technologies with intelligent solutions for architectural and scientific surface applications.

“As more architects, contractors and building owners in North America become familiar with the Trespa brand, locating our office to the renowned Empire State Building underscores our company’s longevity and association with exceptional architecture,” says Michael Provenza, Commercial Vice President, North America, for Trespa.

“Relocation of our North American headquarters to this most iconic building is a very exciting move in the evolution and growth of our organization,” he added.