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Article: United States: Rolls-Royce Building US Machining Plant.
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- November 6, 2009
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Byline: kusumv03
Rolls-Royce recently started construction on a new component finishing plant in suburban Washington, D.C., a $500-million project that will be its largest North American manufacturing facility when fully completed. The 1,000-acre site in Prince Georges County, Va., represents an initial investment of about $170 million, according to Rolls, and it will feature space to accommodate suppliers' and partners` co-location in the future.
The company manufactures engine systems for civil and military aerospace, marine, and energy markets. The Crosspointe plant in Virginia will finish-machine aerospace components and products, including turbofan ...