GE partners with Walmart on domestically produced lamps
GE will invest $30 million and add 150 jobs at three plants as part of Walmart's $50 billion domestic manufacturing commitment to bring more American-made products to consumers.
GE, Shelton, Conn., reinforced its commitment to manufacturing in the U.S. with a $30 million investment that will add 150 manufacturing jobs, following an agreement with Walmart to provide more domestically produced goods for sale to consumers. Industry Weekreported that the agreement will put U.S.-made GE Energy-Efficient Soft White light bulbs on the shelves of 3,400 Walmart Stores by summer 2014.
Doug Chandler began writing about the electrical industry in 1992, and still finds there's never a shortage of stories to be told. So he spends his days finding them and telling them. Educationally, he's a Jayhawk with an English degree. Outside of work, he can often be found banging drums or harvesting tomatoes.