January 28, 2021
2015年6月15日,星期一
PARIS, FRANCE –Governor Rick Scott announced at the 51st International Paris Airshow that Embraer will expand operations in Brevard County, creating 150 jobs and investing $3.5 million in a new Embraer Aero Seating Technologies manufacturing facility.
Governor Scott said, “Embraer’s footprint in Florida continues to grow and we are excited to announce this additional investment and creation of new jobs in our state. By removing the sales tax on manufacturing equipment last year, we are signaling to businesses across the world that Florida has a competitive advantage over other locations, and companies like Embraer know that our state is the best place to grow and create jobs. We are here in Paris today to share our success with companies from across the world, and we will continue to do all we can to make Florida the global destination for jobs.”
“Our partnership with the state of Florida has been fundamental to our ability to serve the customers in our largest market,” said Embraer’s president and CEO, Frederico Curado. “We are proud to further that legacy with the addition of Embraer Aero Seating Technologies, a company dedicated to the design, development and production of luxury aircraft seating solutions.”
Embraer recently completed the progressive acquisition of an ownership stake in Embraer Aero Seating Technologies. The new facility will allow the company to expand its production of seating solutions for various Embraer products.
巴西航空工业公司在佛罗里达州的业务在去年有了很大的扩展。2014年9月,公司开业Engineering and Technology Center在墨尔本。这个耗资2420万美元的中心将容纳200名研究和工程专业人员。一个月后,公司破土动工on its new assembly facility where their Legacy 450 and 500 planes will be manufactured. The project will add 600 jobs and a capital investment of $15 million in the region.
佛罗里达州有2000多人aerospace and aviationcompanies employing more than 87,000 skilled workers. Florida is a major hub for flight training; a leader in maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) operations; and home to leading manufacturers of all types of aircraft and components.Florida’s manufacturing sector拥有近18200家公司,雇员超过317000名佛罗里达人。
President & CEO of Enterprise Florida, Inc. Bill Johnson said, “Embraer’s continued commitment to Florida is incredibly important and we thank them for being a tremendous partner and job creator. This latest expansion helps us better tell Florida’s business story not only at home, but particularly this week at an important event like the Paris Air Show. Embraer’s success and growth helps us tout Florida’s position as global leader in aviation.”
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Executive Director Jesse Panuccio said, “Embraer’s continued growth in Brevard County is further evidence that Florida is a top destination for the aerospace and manufacturing industries. The Scott Administration will continue to support the pro-growth, low-tax policies that foster these kinds of business expansions.”
布雷瓦尔德县第一区专员罗宾·费舍尔说。“我们非常高兴,巴西航空工业公司选择将这一设施设在北布雷瓦尔德,特别是在提图斯维尔县拥有的航天港商业园区内。通过该县经济发展委员会、北布雷瓦尔德经济开发区、县委和提图斯维尔市的共同努力,我们现在期待着为该地区创造高薪就业机会。”
Lynda Weatherman, president & CEO of the EDC commented, “The EDC and the NBDEZ worked together to provide a competitive package for this important Embraer job creation project. With the additional resources available through the NBEDZ, we were able to bring this opportunity into fruition.”
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