Siemens to create more than 200 new jobs in Mohelnice
Siemens plans to boost the production capacity of the Mohelnice-based Siemens Elektromotory plant in the coming two years and create more than 200 new jobs. The Mohelnice-based facility is about to concentrate most of its European production capacities and affirm its position of the largest plant producing standard electric motors in Europe.
“The increased production capacity in Mohelnice is a proof of the high professionalism of the plant employees, as well as of production efficiency and quality. This fact will have a positive impact on its further development and will expand the offer of job opportunities in the region,” said Eduard Palíšek, CEO of Siemens Czech Republic, adding: “The production will also undergo further modernisation. Energy-efficient motors designed for customers all over the world will account for a major part of the production in 2011.“
Siemens AG is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, operating in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors. For over 160 years, the company has stood for technical achievements, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality. In addition, Siemens is the world’s biggest provider of ecofriendly technologies. Around €23 billion, or nearly one-third of the company’s revenue, is generated by green products and solutions. In fiscal 2009, ended on September 30, 2009, Siemens had revenue of €76.7 billion and net income of €2.5 billion. At the end of September 2009, the company had around 405,000 employees worldwide.
Siemens resumed the operations of its subsidiary in the Czech Republic in 1990. Currently, with 11,000 employees, Siemens belongs among the largest employers in the Czech Republic. In the fiscal year 2008/2009, Siemens Czech Republic reported a turnover of CZK 30 bn.
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