GE Inspection Technologies, manufacturer of technology driven inspections solutions, plans to construct a 60,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Skaneateles Falls, N.Y., pending environmental approvals. More than six million dollars will be invested in building, furniture and fixtures. The project is expected to create 50 new jobs and retain 153 existing jobs.
GE Inspection Technologies designs, manufactures and services radiographic, ultrasonic, remote visual inspection and eddy current equipment to inspect, monitor and test materials and equipment without disassembly, deforming or damaging them.
Its products are used in a wide range of industries, including Aerospace, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Process and Automotive. The company has 11 application centers around the globe and offers a range of services including repair, on-site RVI inspection services, calibration, training and upgrades. GE Inspection Technologies has 1,300 employees at more than 25 facilities in 25 countries worldwide.
“We are committed to constructing our new facility in New York,” said Dick Mitchell, GE Inspection Technologies Plant Manager for the Skaneateles site. “Skaneateles Falls is an attractive destination town and is in close proximity to the talented Syracuse recruiting pool, from which we anticipate adding 50 new jobs.”
GE Inspection Technologies is eligible to apply to Empire State Development for a Capital Grant of up to $500,000 to be used toward the purchase of furniture fixtures and equipment.
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