2020年8月5日
2016年7月20日星期三
杰克逊维尔,弗拉。- 克尔斯·马丁集团创新外科技术的全球领导者,正在建立杰克逊维尔的首次美国制造业务。KLS Martin Manufaulting将在当地社区创造至少25项新工作岗位,并在当地社区投资超过500万美元。KLS Martin集团目前雇用了150多名佛罗里达人。
Governor Scott said, “I am proud to announce that KLS Martin has chosen Jacksonville as the best place to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operations and create 25 new jobs. Our work to make Florida the most business-friendly state in the nation is encouraging more and more job creators to invest in our state and create new opportunities for our families.”
KLS Martin Manufacturing will bring high-tech, high-skilled manufacturing and engineering jobs to Jacksonville. The focus of the new operations will be on precision 3D printing and milling of products for reconstructive surgery. The KLS Martin Group established KLS Martin LP, in 1993, as a sales company that is headquartered in Jacksonville and serves as the North American arm of the company’s global network. Headquartered in Germany, KLS Martin works closely with medical specialists to continuously optimize medical technology solutions and currently employs more than 1,000 people worldwide.
KLS Martin Marking的汤姆约翰斯顿表示,“KLS Martin Group很高兴在杰克逊维尔在德国以外的第一个外科植入制造公司。这家新公司将允许KLS Martin集团通过切割边缘3D打印技术提供创新产品,将改善患者护理和手术结果。“
佛罗里达州的先进制造业are diverse and include sectors producing intermediate and finished products ranging from 3D printing to plastics to aerospace vehicles. In total, Florida is home to over 19,000 manufacturers employing more than 331,000 workers.
Crystal Sircy,Enterprise Florida的执行副总裁和COO表示,“佛罗里达的工作创造者正在整个州长。像KLS Martin这样的全球领导人正在帮助我们展示该州作为企业成长的最佳地点,而这家新设施 - 他们在国家的第一款 - 让我们进一步告诉佛罗里达的成功故事。“
本总部项目的合作伙伴包括企业佛罗里达州,佛罗里达州的经济机会部,杰克逊维尔市,Jaxusa和Careersource佛罗里达州。
Cissy Proctor, Executive Director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, said, “The strategic investments and tax cuts Florida has championed for high-tech manufacturers is helping to attract new companies like KLS Martin to our state. I am excited to welcome KLS and its 25 new manufacturing jobs to Jacksonville and our greater Florida community.”
市长Lenny Curry表示,“KLS Martin是创新和医疗技术的全球市场领导者。他们在杰克逊维尔的扩张是我们城市的巨大资产,并展示了我们促进促进一个有助于提高经济发展,提高生活质量产品的环境的承诺,以及熟练和才华横溢的劳动力。对于这为我们的公民和社区创造的机会而言,我无法更加激动。“
CareerSource Florida President and CEO Chris Hart IV said, “The selection of Florida as the site for KLS Martin Group’s first U.S. manufacturing facility is a testament to the state’s increasingly skilled workforce. Ranked second in the nation for FDA registered medical device manufacturing facilities, Florida is home to nearly 19,000 workers in this industry. We are proud to partner with businesses, like KLS Martin Group, to contribute to the state’s economy and the growth of this industry.”
The company considered a number of cities across the country when deciding on a site for its manufacturing operations. Ultimately, Jacksonville’s competitive location, access to talent and current footprint were key reasons in the company’s decision.
杰克逊维尔市议会成员Greg Anderson是理事会主席,当时该项目今年早些时候批准了该项目,所说,“KLS Martin是一家优秀的公司,我们很激动,其领导人决定扩大杰克逊维尔的足迹。这些是我们正在寻求创造的高技能,高级制造业的类型,我们感谢KLS Martin在佛罗里达州东北部的投资。“
Mark Frisch,Jaxusa合作椅说:“当一家公司在这里有一系列业务时,始终令人鼓舞,然后选择杰克逊维尔,然后在投资和发展另一个部门时。这个项目与KLS Martin是另一个伟大的例子,我们是一个充满目标行业的全球公司的广泛机会,并拥有熟练的劳动力企业需要成功。“