New US plant for Rolls-Royce - 16-05-2008 - 15:05

Rolls-Royce is set to build an engineering plant in Virginia in the US, it has been reported.

The British manufacturing company has acquired a 1,000 acre plot at Prince George in the state and is expected to complete its first factory on the site sometime next year, Progress Index reports.

Another two factories will follow if the plant performs well, with 600 to 700 engineering jobs likely to be created as part of the construction.

Bob Stoddart, the executive vice-president of Rolls-Royce's Crosspointe operations, said Prince George would help the company expand its manufacturing output.

He continued: "Over a two-year process to find the best locations in the world, Prince George stood out for quality of life and great government incentives.

"It's important for us to expand our footprint here because the U.S is the biggest aerospace market."

Rolls-Royce has also announced it has opened a marine service facility in Mumbai, India, which will help support the growing shipping industry in the country.

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