'Remarkable tribute' of site decision by Siemens.Byline: By DAVID JONES David Jones is a common name, particularly in Wales, and there have been several well-known individuals with this name. Variations include Dave Jones and Davy Jones. Business Correspondent A MOVE by Siemens Medical Solutions Siemens Medical Solutions (Siemens Med) is a supplier to the healthcare industry, and is headquartered in Erlangen, Germany. Its U.S. division, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., is a Delaware corporation, with headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania. to double production capacity at its Llanberis site - first reported in yesterday's Daily Post - is being hailed as one of the most significant private sector investments ever for north west Wales West Wales is the western area of Wales bordered by South Wales to the east. The area is loosely-defined, but is generally considered to include Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, southern areas of Ceredigion, and sometimes the city of Swansea, . . Nearly 200 new jobs will be created at Llanberis by one of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry. A decision by Siemens Medical Solutions to transfer work from Los Angeles to the site means the jobs of the 327 now employed at Llanberis are safeguarded and 192 more jobs will be created over the next 12-18 months. Deputy First Minister and Minister for the Economy and Transport Ieuan Wyn Jones Ieuan Wyn Jones (born 22 May 1949) is leader of Plaid Cymru, Deputy First Minister in the Welsh Assembly Government and Member of the National Assembly for Wales for the Ynys Môn constituency. He was Member of the UK parliament for Ynys Môn constituency from 1987-2001. said: "The decision is a truly remarkable tribute to the quality of the local team - and a telling testimonial to the competitiveness of Wales as a great place to do business." Coun Dafydd Iwan, Gwynedd County Council's development leader, said: "That such a large and prestigious international company is to significantly increase its presence proves that the Gwynedd and our local workforce has what it takes to compete at the very highest level." The council's chief executive Harry Thomas said: "It is good to see this was a purely commercial decision, without public sector subsidy, which demonstrates faith not only in a well run business but also in the Gwynedd community's ability to support that business." The plant manufactures reagents used in hospitals worldwide to assist the diagnosis of a range of medical conditions. |
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