LANSING – State Representatives Dian Slavens (D-Canton), Deb Kennedy (D-Brownstown) and Douglas Geiss (D-Taylor) today applauded the announcement by General Electric (GE) that it will locate a new advanced manufacturing and software technology center in Wayne County. The new facility, which is expected to open later this year, will be located at the former Visteon Village site in Van Buren Township and is expected to create more than 1,100 good-paying, high-tech jobs.
"We have the best workforce in the world and now our workers can build the advanced turbines that will power our nation's future right here in Van Buren Township," said Slavens, who represents Van Buren Township. "Michigan is a trailblazer when it comes to renewable energy and advanced technologies, and today's announcement will go a long way toward keeping our state on the cusp of emerging, high-tech industries."
The new GE facility will house scientists and engineers who will develop the next generation manufacturing technologies for the company's leading renewable energy, aircraft engine, gas turbine and other high-tech products. The site also will focus on software development, data architecture, networking, business intelligence and program management.
"This investment will create more than 1,000 good-paying jobs for our highly skilled workers," Kennedy said. "This will help bring other first-class companies like GE to our state, which will help get Michigan's economy back on track."
The state is providing more than $60 million in incentives over the next 12 years to bring the new GE facility to Michigan.
"This facility will help to turn the communities around Wayne County's airports into a major economic development magnet to attract innovative, high-tech businesses to the region," Geiss said. "I applaud GE for recognizing Michigan's talented workforce, and helping to secure Michigan's place as a leader in advanced technologies."