BAE Systems Selects Site for Expansion of Michigan Facilities.STERLING HEIGHTS Sterling Heights, city (1990 pop. 117,810), Macomb co., SE Mich., on the Clinton River; platted 1835 as Jefferson Township, renamed 1838, inc. 1968. Largely rural until the mid-20th cent., the city grew as a suburb of Detroit, 19 mi (31 km) to the northeast. , Mich. -- BAE Systems announces its intention to acquire an existing industrial facility in Sterling Heights, Michigan Sterling Heights is a city in Macomb County of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 124,471, making it the fourth largest in Michigan. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 95. , to support the company's five-year, $58.4 million expansion of its Land & Armaments operating group. The proposed site for BAE Systems' new facility is the former TRW Automotive Holdings TRW Automotive Holdings NYSE: TRW is a supplier of automotive parts to manufacturers and aftermarket dealers. [1]. It was created out of a sell-off of parts of the former TRW corporation. Corp. plant located at 34201 Van Dyke Rd. in Sterling Heights. BAE Systems has an option agreement with TRW TRW The Real World (TV reality show) TRW The Right Way TRW Tactical Reconnaissance Wing TRW The Retriever Weekly (University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD) TRW Thompson Ramo Wooldridge Inc while the company conducts due diligence Research; analysis; your homework. This term has caught on in all industries, because it sounds so "wired." Who would want to do analysis or research when they can do due diligence. See wired. to fully assess existing environmental impacts and ensure the site can support the proposed building plans. When the due diligence period is complete and any potential issues are resolved, BAE Systems will proceed to take possession of the 81 acre site. This expansion will have a significant, positive impact on the Sterling Heights area as BAE Systems expects to create approximately 460 new engineering and high technology activity jobs over the next five years. The Sterling Heights City Council will hold a public hearing on June 17, at which time BAE Systems' acquisition of the TRW plant will be discussed and it is expected the council will vote on the approval. "This is a terrific partnership for all parties involved," said Linda Hudson, president of BAE Systems Land & Armaments. "The support we've received from the state and city of Sterling Heights has helped us to build a larger presence in Michigan and ultimately build better combat and tactical systems to better serve our customers." The Land & Armaments operating group is a global leader in the design, development, production and service support of armored combat vehicles, major and minor caliber naval guns and missile launchers, canister, artillery systems and intelligent munitions mu·ni·tion n. War materiel, especially weapons and ammunition. Often used in the plural. tr.v. mu·ni·tioned, mu·ni·tion·ing, mu·ni·tions To supply with munitions. . Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the group employs nearly 11,000 personnel worldwide, with operations in 30 locations in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Sweden and United States, and in more than 25 markets. About BAE Systems BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . With 97,500 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded PS15.7 billion (US $31.4 billion) in 2007. |
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