Northrop Grumman Corp. recently announced that the company will locate one of their new National Work Force Centers in Auburn, Ala.
According to Northrop Grumman's website, "National Work Force Center is part of a new initiative by the company to provide high-quality, cost-effective technology centers within the United States as an alternative to off-shoring. As an American company performing national security work, Northrop Grumman has made it a priority to develop an alternative to the off-shoring business model. This unique solution - National Work Force Centers - is the first of its kind in the industry. Northrop Grumman Corporation is a $30 billion global defense and technology company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in information and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding to government and commercial customers worldwide."
Northrop Grumman will make its permanent home in the new Auburn Research Park, a 156-acre park located at the southern entrance of the Auburn University campus.
"Northrop Grumman is a home run for the Auburn Research Park,” said Auburn University President Jay Gogue. “Its commitment demonstrates the potential the Park holds for fueling economic growth in the state and academic and entrepreneurial opportunities for Auburn faculty and students."
"The Auburn Research Park will provide a place for faculty and students to join with businesses to pursue ideas and transfer them into usable products and services,” said Jimmy Sanford, Chair of the Auburn Research and Technology Foundation. “Northrop Grumman is the right fit to begin establishing the characteristics of our world class facility."
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