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GE To Create 1,300 New Jobs In Michigan Over Next 5 Years – Update

(RTTNews) – Diversified technology giant General Electric Co. (GE) Monday stated that it will create more than 1,300 new jobs in the state of Michigan over the next five years in technology, software, manufacturing and sourcing. This is an expansion from the company’s previous commitment of 1,100 new jobs in the state by 220 people.

GE currently employs about 2,400 people in Michigan. The company said that its Aviation business is making a significant investment in aerospace technology infrastructure in Michigan, supporting the development and manufacturing of advanced jet engines and avionics systems. Of the 220 new jobs, 90 will be added to the company’s Johnson Technology facility in Muskegon and 130 will be added to a facility near Van Buren Township. GE also stated that it is investing in its Engineering Center of Excellence in Grand Rapids to develop integrated avionics systems for commercial aircraft customers around the globe.

GE also said that with the expanded jobs commitment, the company’s total Michigan employment will reach 3,500 across several facilities including those in Van Buren Township, Muskegon and Grand Rapids with incremental investments based upon state and local incentives. The company’s Advanced Manufacturing and Software Technology Center in Van Buren Township currently employs more than 200 information technology professionals. Hiring at this site is ahead of schedule and progressing at a rate of two people per day, the company noted.

GE also said that the center will include a research facility, where the company will develop future manufacturing technologies focusing on components for next generation aircraft engines. It will also bring together experts in software development, data architecture, networking, business intelligence, and program management to further the development of advanced solutions, the company noted.

GE is trading at $19.16, up $0.30, on a volume of 25.38 million shares.

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