Electrolux Memphis Plant Reaches Construction Milestone
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., October 3, 2012 - The Electrolux Memphis manufacturing center reached a key construction milestone Tuesday with the crane installation of the plant’s 24’ x 7’ exterior sign and logo. Project Director Adam Roberts said the 750,000-square-foot plant is now 80 percent complete, with construction on track for substantial completion by the end of 2012.
The facility, located within the Frank C. Pidgeon Industrial Park, is designed to produce Electrolux®, Electrolux ICON®, and Frigidaire® built-in and specialty cooking products, including drop-in/slide-in ranges, wall ovens, specialty freestanding ranges and cooktops. The plant will be fully operational in 2014, with employment levels reaching as many as 1,200 people over the next five years.
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About The Electrolux Group
Electrolux has a rich heritage of developing kitchen appliances in Europe, which have been used throughout fine homes and restaurants for more than 90 years. Among these products is the prestigious Molteni brand, a name chosen by the world's greatest chefs who expect the ultimate in cooking performance. Design centers around the world are focused on understanding consumer needs and developing innovative designs that fit with how consumers live. For more information, visit www.electroluxappliances.com.