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GE Aviation today announces an expansion for the University
Development Center facility located in Houghton, Michigan. The new
facility will add 50 new jobs and expands GE's workforce in Michigan
to nearly 1,700, with the main facility in Grand Rapids.
"We are pleased to grow our business in Michigan as a result of
our strong integration capabilities and advanced technology for
military and commercial aircraft," commented Stuart Mullan, president
of the digital systems business of GE Aviation. "Through our
collaboration with Michigan Technological University and community and
state officials, this center creates a strong pool of emerging
engineers to provide design and development services for our aerospace
programs."
As part of this announcement, GE signed a five-year lease with the
Michigan Tech Enterprise Corporation SmartZone for the existing 14,000
square foot Powerhouse building located at 101 W Lakeshore Drive in
Houghton. A $1 million grant provided by the Michigan Economic
Development Corporation (MEDC) and announced by Governor Jennifer M.
Granholm on May 18, helped the city of Houghton renovate and expand
the Powerhouse building and encouraged GE to select Houghton.
"Through initiatives like the 21st Century Jobs Fund and the
state's network of SmartZones, we are helping high-tech companies like
GE Aviation grow and thrive in Michigan," Granholm said. "The
company's collaboration with Michigan Tech and the jobs expansion will
help Houghton continue to be a center of entrepreneurial growth in
Michigan."
"GE's decision to come to Houghton is very good news and is a
positive reflection on their confidence in the University's
engineering program and ability to provide quality engineers for the
competitive aerospace market," commented Steve Stackhouse, director of
corporate development for Michigan Technological University.
The engineering staff at GE's University Development Center will
perform various engineering services including software development,
verification and validation, mechanical design and hardware design. GE
plans on occupying the Center in January 2008.
"We are proud that GE has chosen Houghton, MI for their university
development center - a model that provides high-tech jobs for the
community, satisfying technical opportunities for technical students,
and a valuable workforce for the company," commented Carlton Crothers
CEO of the MTEC SmartZone, one of 12 SmartZones in Michigan created to
stimulate the growth of technology-based businesses and jobs. "It's a
win-win for everyone - the students, the university, and the
community. This center will have a positive impact in attracting other
companies to set up such corporate operations in the Upper Peninsula."
"The new jobs are welcome additions to the Houghton community,"
said Kim Stoker, planning director for the Western Upper Peninsula
Planning & Development Region. "We are working closely with the
University and GE so we remain a viable location to meet their needs."
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, a partnership
between the state and local communities, promotes smart economic
growth by developing strategies and providing services to create and
retain good jobs and a high quality of life. For more information on
the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's initiatives and
programs, visit www.michigan.org.
This project is administered through the Systems division of GE
Aviation, formerly Smiths Aerospace.
GE Aviation, an operating unit of General Electric Company
(NYSE:GE), is a world-leading provider of commercial and military jet
engines and components as well as integrated digital, electric power,
and mechanical systems for aircraft. GE Aviation also has a global
service network to support these offerings. For more information,
visit us at www.ge.com/aviation.
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