Corning to Expand Investments and Employment in China
February 06, 2010
US LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) glass
manufacturer Corning plans to boost the company's scale of investments and
employment in China, the Wall Street Journal reported on February 5. Corning's
China expansion plan includes the establishment of the company's first
glass-melting plant in the country. Potentially slated for this year, construction
of the new facility is projected to involve a total spending of US$400 million
to US$700 million. In addition, Corning expects to augment its staff in China,
although the company did not specify the exact number or schedule. The
company's global work force is estimated to top 23,000 at present.