GE closing U.S. engine plant, moving it to Canada

GE is making the move to take advantage of Canadian export credit financing. The U.S. recently cancelled a similar program


FAIRFIELD, Conn.—General Electric is closing an engine manufacturing plant in Wisconsin and says it will invest US$265 million to build a new one in Canada.

The industrial mega-company is looking to take advantage of Canadian export credit financing. In a Sept. 28 announcement, GE said that work on the new plant, which will initially provide 350 jobs, is expected to be completed in 20 months. More...

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