Staubli To Create New Green Manufacturing Jobs In Duncan, South Carolina

Staubli, a Switzerland-based company, recently announced plans to create 30 to 50 new green manufacturing jobs in Duncan, South Carolina.

The jobs will be at a new manufacturing facility that will produce electrical systems for the solar power industry. Production is slated to begin by the middle of next year.

"Renewable energies are becoming increasingly important for the modern economy," the company stated in a new release published on its website.

Staubli describes itself as an international "mechatronics solution provider with three dedicated divisions: textile machinery, connectors and robotics." The company's headquarters is located in Pfäffikon, Switzerland.

The Green Jobs Report has been tracking the creation of new green manufacturing jobs by the wind and solar power industry since October 24, 2008. 6,390 new green jobs have reported to date.

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Suniva Inc. Plans To Bring 100 New Green Jobs To Norcross, Georgia

Suniva Inc. recently announced plans to create 100 new green jobs in Norcross, Georgia by the end of 2009.

The announcement came as Suniva began production at a new solar cell manufacturing facility in Norcross.

When asked why the company chose Norcross as the site of its new operation to spokesperson Wendy Rosen of the Antenna Group has this to say.

“We have a strong relationship with the local and state governments, and a key partnership with Georgia Tech.”

Suniva is currently hiring process engineers and facilities technicians to work on the new line, according to the careers section of the company’s website. It also has openings in its research and development and human resources departments.

The Green Jobs Report has been tracking the creation of new green manufacturing jobs by the manufacturing sectors of the wind and solar power industries since October 24, 2008. 6,360 new green jobs have reported to date.

PPG Industries to Bring 120 New Green Jobs to Shelby, North Carolina - The Green Jobs Report

PPG Industries Fiber Glass Products Inc. plans to create 120 new green jobs in Shelby, North Carolina according to press release issued on November 7, 2007. The new jobs will pay an average wage of $32, 183 annually.

The company is expanding its Shelby operation producing fiberglass used in the manufacturing of wind turbine blades thanks to increased demand for its products.

The company will invest $20.5 million in the project, aided in part by a $300,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. The press release also cited the N.C. Department of Commerce, Cleveland County, Cleveland 20/20 Economic Development Partnership, City of Shelby, Gardner-Webb University and Cleveland Community College as contributing to the project.

The Green Jobs Report has been tracking the creation of new green jobs by the manufacturing sectors of the wind and solar power industries since October 24, 2008. 6,260 new green jobs have reported to date.