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Siemens Energy plans 120 new jobs in DeKalb County in U.S. expansion
FORT PAYNE, Alabama – Siemens Energy has announced a $1 billion U.S. expansion plan, which will mean 120 new advanced manufacturing jobs for the company’s operations in Fort Payne.
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Siemens Energy plans 120 new jobs in DeKalb County in U.S. expansion
FORT PAYNE, Alabama – Siemens Energy has announced a $1 billion U.S. expansion plan, which will mean 120 new advanced manufacturing jobs for the company’s operations in Fort Payne.
2 days ago