On the same day Gov. Robert Bentley cut the ribbon on Phase II of the Robotics Technology Park, he met with representatives from Elkmont-based Electricfil to discuss expansion plans.
Bentley met Wednesday with executives Daniel Marchand, Pascal Auburtin and Lynn Lane about the company’s goal to grow and add more jobs.
Headquartered in Beynost, France, Electricfil manufactures sensors for engine and transmission systems. An aggressive $11 million expansion over the next three years would establish the Elkmont location as the North American headquarters for the company, according to a press release from the Limestone County Economic Development Association.
“The expansion will be twice what they were expecting, so the project has grown considerably,” said Tom Hill, president of the LCEDA.
He wasn’t certain about the amount of jobs that would accompany the expansion, but said jobs will probably be added starting late next year and continue through 2016.
“They’ve been here seven years now, so it’s looking like they’re going to continue to grow,” Hill said. “We’re real encouraged by (the expansion plans) and we hope it continues.”
Bentley was in Limestone County earlier this month as part of his Road to Economic Recovery Tour. During that visit, he met with representatives from Turner Medical, Steelcase and Athens-Limestone Hospital.
The governor said he planned to visit one county each weekend to thank existing businesses while scouting locations for potential new industries.
Bentley met Wednesday with executives Daniel Marchand, Pascal Auburtin and Lynn Lane about the company’s goal to grow and add more jobs.
Headquartered in Beynost, France, Electricfil manufactures sensors for engine and transmission systems. An aggressive $11 million expansion over the next three years would establish the Elkmont location as the North American headquarters for the company, according to a press release from the Limestone County Economic Development Association.
“The expansion will be twice what they were expecting, so the project has grown considerably,” said Tom Hill, president of the LCEDA.
He wasn’t certain about the amount of jobs that would accompany the expansion, but said jobs will probably be added starting late next year and continue through 2016.
“They’ve been here seven years now, so it’s looking like they’re going to continue to grow,” Hill said. “We’re real encouraged by (the expansion plans) and we hope it continues.”
Bentley was in Limestone County earlier this month as part of his Road to Economic Recovery Tour. During that visit, he met with representatives from Turner Medical, Steelcase and Athens-Limestone Hospital.
The governor said he planned to visit one county each weekend to thank existing businesses while scouting locations for potential new industries.
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