LG Electronics debuts first washing machine plant in US: report

May 30, 2019 / By mobanmarket

Tennessee is now the proud home of an LG Electronics Inc. washing machine plant – a reported first on U.S. soil for the South Korean company.

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The $360 million manufacturing facility is located in Clarksville, where officials came together on Wednesday in recognition of the opening, The Associated Press reported.

The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry tweeted about the “exciting day” and shared photos from the celebration.

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Event attendees included Gov. Bill Lee, Rep. Mark Green and Economic Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe, as well as South Korean Consul General Kim Young-jun, the outlet said.

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Several hundred people have reportedly already been employed to work at the 1 million-square-foot facility and more are anticipated.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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