The arrival of Andrews Electronics (AE) suggests Northern Kentucky's
Boone County is weathering the current economic storm with ease. Not
only will the consumer electronics giant inject vim and vigor into the
local economy, it's also going to deliver jobs; 25 to be exact.
AE,
a division of MTI-Andrews based in Hillsboro, Ore., is one of America's
largest consumer electronics parts distribution and reverse logistics
companies. Alongside dispensing goods and handling logistics, AE
greases the wheels of turn-key retail shopping operations at the
nation's largest consumer electronics outlets.
In short, they're in demand.
"Andrews
Electronics will be a fantastic asset to Kentucky’s business base,"
says Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear. "We look forward to their
contribution to the local economy as they grow right here in Kentucky."
And
with a 73,500 square feet facility in the Skyport V Building, owned by
Duke Realty Corporation and located at 2265 Progress Drive, Hebron, KY,
they've got room to grow.
This strategic location takes
advantage of Kentucky's central location. From this base, AE can
inexpensively ship products to anywhere in the nation in two days or
less. This bodes well for AE's future workforce which includes 25 new
employees. AE will kick off its hiring efforts by holding a job fair at
the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport Marriott on February 27 and
28.
"Northern Kentucky offers a skilled and available
technology workforce," says Chris Remy, COO, MTI - Andrews. "We will
begin hiring qualified workers very soon."
Remy says local and
state organizations such as Northern Kentucky Tri-ED made it easy for
AE to make its new home in Northern Kentucky.
"Current economic times underscore the importance of a diversified
business base," says Gary Moore, Chair-Elect of Northern Kentucky
Tri-ED and Boone County Judge-Executive. "We are pleased to welcome
Andrews Electronics to Boone County and Northern Kentucky."
Writer: Jonathan DeHart
Source: Cheryl Besl, Northern Kentucky Tri-ED
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