Gov. Rick Scott: "It's Working" - Paris Trip Brings Jobs To Florida's Space Coast
PARIS, France – The Economic
Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast (EDC) announced that Vision Systems, a Lyon, France-based Tier One supplier for
the aeronautics, marine and automotive industries, has chosen Florida's Space
Coast to open its first-ever U.S. subsidiary.
The
project was unveiled
today at the Paris Air Show. Florida Gov. Rick Scott joined Vision
Systems President and CEO Carl Putman, EDC President and CEO Lynda
Weatherman and others in the announcement ceremony.
“Today’s
announcement
further demonstrates the importance of Florida’s international
missions,”
Gov. Scott said. “It’s working. I am thrilled that Vision Systems chose
Melbourne for their first U.S. operations. With the creation of more
than
330,000 private sector jobs in just over two years and an unemployment
rate below the national average, our economic formula is working to
create jobs and opportunities for families.”
With an eye toward working with current customers with strong U.S. operations, including HondaJet and Gulfstream, Vision Systems’ 12,000-square-foot Melbourne, Florida operation at 1801 Penn Street will also facilitate trade development opportunities across its three segments.
“We felt it was essential
for Vision Systems to be located in America,” Putman said. “We feel
confident in moving our first American location to Florida’s Space Coast.
This location will enable us to be closer to our U.S. customers and
to expand our business activities in this area. We thank Governor Scott,
Enterprise Florida, and the EDC for helping to make this move a great
opportunity for Vision Systems, and for Florida families.”
Opening in an existing
building, the company by next summer will establish office space,
production workshops and a clean room for the production of smart solar
protection systems. Then, in fourth quarter 2013, Vision Systems will
install specific machinery for series production.
The
company will hire 10 workers by the end of 2013 and generate a total of
40 manufacturing and engineering jobs within three years averaging
$40,555 in annual salary. Vision Systems will invest nearly $1.2 million
in capital
expenditures.
“The
EDC worked with Vision Systems for nearly a year to highlight the Space
Coast’s competitive business environment and showcase both our strong
base of industrial facilities and our capable
workforce,” said EDC President and CEO Lynda Weatherman “In continuing
Governor’s Scott main focus on job creation for Florida families, we are
thrilled the company will be opening its first North American facility
here and welcome them to our diverse, international and highly regarded
aviation segment.”
Just before leaving for Paris, the
Governor's office touted four aerospace
and aviation companies located in Brevard County as "recent triumphs in
attracting jobs and investment" to the Sunshine State: Northrop Grumman,
Boeing, Harris, and Embraer.
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