WILMINGTON, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Monday, March 26 at 9:30 am, GE Energy's Nuclear Business will host a reception and ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of its new, two-story, 40,000 square-foot advanced technology center at its Wilmington headquarters. Andy White, President and CEO of GE Energy's Nuclear Business, as well as Congressman Mike McIntyre and Wilmington Industrial Development CEO Scott Satterfield will speak about the company's initiatives in the nuclear power industry and investment in the Wilmington area.
GE will use the technology center to coordinate the commercial launch of its next generation reactors. The building will house more than 250 engineers, architects and support personnel. The center is one of several projects set to expand GE Energy's Nuclear Business headquarters site in Wilmington. In 2005, GE and the state of North Carolina announced expansion plans that included an overall investment of $77 million at the Wilmington site.
WHO: Andy White, President and CEO of GE Energy's Nuclear Business Mike McIntyre, US Representative, North Carolina, 7th District Scott Satterfield, CEO of Wilmington Industrial Development Local business leaders and elected officials
WHAT: GE Energy will host a reception and ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new 40,000 square-foot advanced technology center. Media are invited to hear top GE and area executives speak about the future of GE's nuclear initiatives and the economic impact of the business on our city. If you are interested in scheduling a one-on-one interview with GE Energy's Nuclear Business CEO Andy White, please contact Talk PR at 910-395-5051 prior to the date of the event. Please note that while cameras are welcome at the speaking program and ribbon cutting, cameras are not allowed inside the facility.
WHERE: GE 3901 Castle Hayne Road From I-40 East, take the Castle Hayne exit, which will lead directly to the GE Nuclear Energy site
WHEN: Monday, March 26, 2007 Speaking program: 9:30 - 9:50 a.m. Media Q&A: 9:50 - 10:00 a.m.