Radiation Detection Technologies (RDT) to Call RTW Kansas Home

Radiation Detection Technologies (RDT) is investing $4 million in order to establish operations in Right to Work Manhattan, Kansas. In addition, the company also plans to create 30 new jobs. So this is exciting economic news!

From Area Development Magazine:

“With the support from the greater Manhattan area and the State of Kansas, we are happy and proud to be expanding semiconductor manufacturing in the state,†said RDT CEO Dr. Steven Bellinger. “This industry is growing around the world, and being able to conduct innovative R&D for the DoD, DOE, NIH, and NASA is exciting. We are confident that with the great veterans, university graduates, and the hard-working, results-driven workforce in Kansas, we have the talent pool we need to grow in the state.†[…]

“Kansas is on the cutting edge of research across a wide range of industries, and this fuels the new businesses and jobs of the future. […] Our state’s innovation ecosystem and strong talent pipelines will continue to spark new business investment and create new jobs for Kansans.†[…]

“The Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce is very excited to support the expansion of Radiation Detection Technologies. […] We appreciate the investment this innovative entrepreneurial company, which started at Kansas State University, is making in our region. RDT has gone from one employee to 22 and has supported Manhattan, K-State, and the state of Kansas since its founding in 2011. We look forward to partnering with RDT to expand semiconductor production capacity in the Greater Manhattan area. This growth will add a desired skill set and result in creating quality jobs, continued collaboration with Kansas State University, and enhanced economic prosperity for our region.â€

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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