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Thursday, February 14, 2019
ORLANDO, Fla., (Feb. 13, 2019)– Lockheed Martin announced the opening of its$50 million, 255,000 square foot Research & Development II facility inOrlando on Wednesday.
Since 2017, Lockheed Martin has created more than 1,000 jobs to support this facility and others inOrlando, with hundreds more expected over the next three to five years.
“我很自豪地承认洛克希德·马丁公司的继续ed investment in our community through the expansion of its new research and development building and the hundreds of new high-wage jobs the company is creating,” saidJerry L. Demings,Orange CountyMayor. “Lockheed Martin and other businesses help drive innovation and opportunities acrossOrange Countyand worldwide.”
“Orlandois known for its skilled workforce and strong economic climate, thanks in large part to the foundation laid by Lockheed Martin’s location toCentral Floridamore than 60 years ago,” saidOrlandoMayorBuddy Dyer. “This announcement demonstrates Lockheed Martin’s continued commitment to our residents, their families and our Armed Forces by providing high-paying jobs and a state-of-the-art facility that will develop some of the most advanced technology in the industry right here inOrlando.”
Additionally, Lockheed Martin Executive Vice PresidentFrank St. Johnsaid, “The Research & Development II facility expands our robustFloridapresence and fosters significant opportunities for collaboration and innovation among our employees. We will continue our strong partnerships with local and state governments, community partners and area universities to grow our business, our workforce and the critical capabilities we provide to customers worldwide.”
Lockheed Martin officially broke ground for the six-story building onFeb. 14, 2018, with an aggressive goal of completing it in a year. Employees in the building will support engineering, program management and business operations for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control’sOrlandosite.
Lockheed Martin’sOrlandooperations include both Missiles and Fire Control and Rotary and Mission Systems divisions. AcrossFlorida, Lockheed Martin operations support an estimated 40,000 direct, indirect and induced jobs, with work spanning 1,300Floridabusinesses and suppliers.
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