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The company celebrated the opening at its Corporate Ridge Business Park plant with key officials and elected representatives from the City of Columbus and the State of Georgia, who participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony, a tour of the manufacturing plant and an opportunity to see the production of some of the first NCR ATM machines being built at the new site.
NCR has filed for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification--the Green Building Rating System that is the recognized standard for measuring building sustainability. The company has also reused and recycled materials throughout the building, from the initial demolition, such as cinder blocks and carpet.
"Our decision to bring our North American ATM manufacturing in-house was driven by our belief that as self-service ATM technology becomes more innovative and strategic to financial institutions, the ability to control manufacturing in key markets becomes a core and competitive advantage to our growth strategy," said Peter Dorsman, senior vice president of Global Operations at NCR. "By in-sourcing the production of our SelfServ ATMs, we will decrease time-to-market, improve our internal collaboration, and lower our current operating costs."
Approximately 870 jobs will be created at a new Columbus, Ga., site over the next three years. With the help of the state and local government, NCR has already hired and trained nearly 120 employees through Georgia's Quick Start Program -- a customized workforce-training program for businesses across the state. Quick Start has been instrumental in supporting NCR to drive comprehensive employee training plans, create assessment programs and establish a mindset in each employee to strive for continuous improvement efforts.
"Georgia's strategic strengths in advanced manufacturing will help drive the success of NCR's new facility in Columbus," said Governor Sonny Perdue. "We have an innovative edge here in Georgia that has enabled companies to thrive, and NCR is a perfect fit as it manufactures its next-generation ATMs and self-serve devices for the North American market."
The City of Columbus offered a location with a talented workforce, close proximity to major transportation hubs such as Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and many of Georgia's highly esteemed academic institutions. The new facility is also close to NCR's innovation center in Duluth, Ga., and the company's global customer service organization in Peachtree City, Ga.
In addition, NCR's campus-like ecosystem between its partners, suppliers and Georgia's academic institutions will help drive and improve cross-functional collaboration, training and innovation -- ensuring that NCR's manufacturing process is cutting edge.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is a global technology company leading how the world connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR's assisted- and self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of retail, financial, travel, healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, gaming and public sector organizations in more than 100 countries. NCR (www.ncr.com) is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.
NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.
SOURCE: NCR Corporation
Columbus, GA News Media Contact: Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce Michael Dunbar, 706-327-1566 mdunbar@columbusgachamber.com or Financial Services Trade Media Contact: NCR Corporation Jeff Dudash, 919-435-6976 jeff.dudash@ncr.com or Business Media Contact: NCR Corporation Peter Tulupman, 212-589-8415 peter.tulupman@ncr.com
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