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Rolls-Royce Making $584 Million Investment In U.S. Plant

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, October 5th, 2015

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Rolls-Royce Making $584 Million Investment In U.S. Plant

Rolls-Royce AE 3007 engine being readied for testing at Indianapolis facility. Photo: Rolls-Royce

Britain’s Rolls-Royce on Monday said it will invest $584 million as part of a five-year to modernize its manufacturing operations in Indianapolis where it primarily does defense business.The investment, the largest in the United States by Rolls-Royce since it acquired the former Allison Engine Company in 1995, will be used to replace outdated facilities and accelerate the introduction of new and advanced manufacturing methods.“Our new facility will be a state-of-the-art manufacturing center that combines modern production systems and machinery with…

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