| German Firm To Bring 289 Jobs
A German company that makes compressors for industrial air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment is planning to open a manufacturing facility employing 289 people in the East Syracuse area, state officials say. Gov. Eliot Spitzer mentioned the plans by Bitzer Scroll in his State of the Upstate address Jan 16 in Buffalo, but he made no mention of it when he spoke later the same day to the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce's economic forecast luncheon. A Bitzer Scroll representative said Monday the company was planning a formal announcement about its plans and he could release no details until the announcement was made. State and local officials would normally make a big deal when a manufacturer decides to open a plant and create nearly 300 local jobs.
German company to open new plant in Syracuse suburb
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Gov. Eliot Spitzer says a German company that makes compressors for industrial air conditioning and refrigeration equipment will open a new manufacturing facility in suburban Syracuse.
The governor says the Bitzer Scroll plant will employ nearly 300 people in high-end engineering and manufacturing jobs. The plant will open in a former General Motors factory in the town of Salina.
Bitzer officials promise to invest $30 million into the new facility over the next five years.
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Manufacturing company moving into old GM plant (video)
The old General Motors plant in the Town of Salina is about to have some new life breathed into it. BITZER Scroll, an independent air conditioning and refrigeration company, will be moving into the plant. The move is expected to create around 300 engineering and manufacturing jobs. BITZER Scroll will use a 1.4 million dollar grant from the Empire State Development Corporation to invest in the plant. The company says it will invest 30 million dollars over the next five years. In a press release Governor Spitzer says that BITZER Scroll could have located anywhere in the world, but "the company chose Syracuse and Central New York because we demonstrated the value of our workforce and our knowledge-based resources. " He goes on to say that BITZER Scroll will be the cornerstone of upstate economic revitalization.
Mitsubishi Electric HVAC Advanced Products Division Joins U.S. Green ...
Mitsubishi Electric HVAC Advanced Products Division has become a manufacturer member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), marking the companys commitment to the effective use of energy through the development of environmentally responsible air-conditioning and heating products and technology. Joining the USGBC is a key step in advancing our mission to develop reliable, energy effective products, says Lorie Quillin-Bell, director of marketing, Mitsubishi Electric HVAC. With increasing energy costs and heightened concern regarding environmental impact, we are committed to making our Mr. Slim and CITY MULTI systems even more energy effective and cost efficient. Mitsubishi Electrics proprietary INVERTER-driven compressor is highly responsive and efficient.
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FEB 16/17 Wight's Home and Garden: 5026 196th St. S.W. Lynnwood. 425-775-3636; wights.com. Feb. 16, 10:30 a.m., Feb. 17, 11 a.m. -- Plants with Winter Interest: Learn how to add color and fragrance to your winter garden through plants with colored bark, variegated foliage and evergreen perennials. Free. SAT Windmill Gardens: 5823 160th Ave. E., Sumner. Register: 253-863-5843; windmillgarden.com. 10 a.m. -- Basic Landscaping Part 1: Miki Wade, landscape designer from Olympic Landscape, teaches how to choose plants well adapted to each garden situation, to save time and money, reduce maintenance and help prevent pests and diseases. Free. 11 a.m. -- Kids Thyme, Plant an Ivy Heart Topiary in a Red Bucket: Plant an Heart Shaped Ivy Topiary for someone special for Valentine's Day.
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