Nissan Motor Plans Major Job Creation in RTW Canton, Mississippi
Nissan Motor is expanding its current location soon in Right to Work Canton, Mississippi. In order to do this, the company is investing a total of $500 million toward the project. This will allow them to retool the plant, as well as create new jobs. In fact, they plan to create around 2,000 new jobs. So this is very exciting news!
From Area Development Magazine:
“Today’s announcement is the first of several new investments that will drive the EV revolution in the United States. […] Nissan is making a strong investment in Canton’s future, bringing the latest technology, training and process to create a truly best-in-class EV manufacturing team.†[…]
“For nearly two decades, Mississippians have kept our state at the forefront of the world’s automotive industry. […] The announcement that Nissan Canton is shifting some production to EVs further positions Mississippi as a leader in this crucial economic sector. We are a top state for automotive leaders, and this significant investment by Nissan in the Canton facility lets the world know that we are open for business and our workforce is ready to take on these in-demand jobs of the future.†[…]
“Nissan is the cornerstone of the state’s automotive industry. […] Nearly 20 years after opening its Canton facility, Mississippians continue to produce award-winning vehicles for this global automotive leader. Nissan’s decision to produce electric vehicles in the state once again places Mississippi in the global spotlight, demonstrating the pride our workforce takes in a job well done and its commitment to lasting success.â€
AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE
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