BREAKING NEWS: Boeing is coming to Charleston

October 28, 2009 Leave a comment

Boeing announced late today that they will bring their 2nd 787 Assembly line plant to North Charleston. This is outstanding news for the Charleston area.

Early expectations of direct employment needs are around 1200-1300. The additional supplier relocations, contingency workers and immediate construction needs will certainly require the hands of thousands within the lowcountry.

Approximately 55 airlines have years of back-orders associated with the 787 airplane.

“Establishing a second 787 assembly line in Charleston will expand our production capability to meet the market demand for the airplane,” said Jim Albaugh, President & CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “This decision allows us to continue building on synergies we have established in South Carolina with Boeing Charleston and Global Aeronautica.”

-JRT

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About Jim Thompson
Jim Thompson is the founder of Concentric Management Systems, Inc. Jim is a 1996 graduate of Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN with a Bachelors in I.O. Psychology and Organizational Leadership & Supervision. He is an RABQSA Accredited Lead Auditor and active ASQ Senior Member specializing in business management consulting. He lives with his wife Amy and two daughters, Madyson & Katelyn, in Charleston, SC.

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