Robotic Welding, Extensive Automation Drive GE Appliances' South Carolina Water Heater Plant

URLhttps://www.industryweek.com/technology-and-iiot/a
SourceIndustry Week
Date Published05/11/2022
Author NameDennis Scimeca
Mentions specific company case(s) of reshoring, kept from offshoring, or transplantYes

Additional Reshoring Information:

Company/Division name GE Appliances
Type of work Manufacturing
Reshoring category:Foreign Direct Investment
Total number of jobs (added or to be added):140
Year reshoring announced:2022
Year reshoring implemented or to be implemented:2022
Domestically, the work will be done:In-house
Capital investment ($):70
Country(ies) from which reshored:China
City reshored to:Camden
State(s) reshored to:SC
If relevant, work nearshored to:-
Industry(ies):Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components
Product(s) reshoredwater heaters
What domestic positive factors made reshoring more attractive?Automation/technology, Higher productivity, Lean/other business process improvement techniques, Skilled workforce availability/training
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