Earthwerks Ltd ’Mech Plant Opens ConstructionMech Division 6/20/32
INN - Interstellar News Network
LYNCHBURG, TIKONOV-Tikonov’s Earthwerks Ltd (TEL) opened the first phase of
their new ConstructionMech division headquarted in Lynchburg today. Chairman Ezra
Marquez used an Earthwerks AgricultureMech to cut the ribbon across the entrance
to the new manufacturing plant, signifying its official opening. Becoming fully
operational later this month, the division is expected to have produced more than 500
GRD-9 Girder ConstructionMechs by year end.
In a speech at the ceremony, Marquez said that the opening symbolized the growth
their ’Mechs have helped create throughout the Prefecture. He said, “Having planted
the seeds of good will and service to our neighbors, we are harvesting the benefits.
And we will reinvest what we have harvested in a new direction, helping to build a
stronger future for our children and our children’s children.”
The new direction Marquez spoke of includes new design features for the Girder
model developed in an effort to set it apart from the pack of ConstructionMechs
already on the market. One promised innovation includes reverse-induction heating
coils for the welding tool, which TEL engineers claim will halve the heat buildup
compared with conventional welders. Another is a more efficient fuel injector, which
engineers claim will raise the ’Mech engine’s efficiency to 29%, and burn fuel 12%
cleaner.
Industry analysts say this could put Earthwerks on top of the ConstructionMech heap
in Prefecture IV, and possibly in The Republic. The economy around the Sphere is in
its best shape in 40 years, since the decommissioning of the BattleMechs and the end
of the wartime economy under Devlin Stone’s leadership. Last year, construction
within the sphere grew so rapidly that new equipment production barely stayed even
with demand. At the same time, TEL has shown seven years of continual growth,
reporting more than 10.8 billion C-Bills in revenue last year, up from 9.4 billion the
year before. Their rate of growth outpaces even the rosy economy of the Inner
Sphere.
The local economy of Lynchburg, a city of 80,000 people, is also expected to
skyrocket. The manufacturing and construction plant in Lynchburg is expected to
create 9,500 new jobs in the area, and pour over 50 million C-Bills into the industrial
town over the next five years.
City councilwoman Maya Standifer said, “Lynchburg has always welcomed
partnerships with Tikonov’s Earthwerks. They have a proven record of working with
citizens and government to create better living for everyone. We’re inordinately
satisfied with our relationship, and feel we have much to offer one another.”
Lynchburg was chosen from the three finalist cities for its low tax rates, trained work
force, and potential for growth. City leaders also promised nearly 20 acres of land to
TEL for building.
In addition to generous government land grants, Lynchburg is already home to TEL-
owned oil refinery, Synasco. Experts cite TEL’s choice of Lynchburg as an attempt
to integrate the two, fleshing out the company’s horizontal business strategy.
Antipollution protestors from other parts of Tikonov appeared at the opening
ceremonies, but were quiet and respectful throughout the proceedings.
INN - Interstellar News Network
LYNCHBURG, TIKONOV-Tikonov’s Earthwerks Ltd (TEL) opened the first phase of
their new ConstructionMech division headquarted in Lynchburg today. Chairman Ezra
Marquez used an Earthwerks AgricultureMech to cut the ribbon across the entrance
to the new manufacturing plant, signifying its official opening. Becoming fully
operational later this month, the division is expected to have produced more than 500
GRD-9 Girder ConstructionMechs by year end.
In a speech at the ceremony, Marquez said that the opening symbolized the growth
their ’Mechs have helped create throughout the Prefecture. He said, “Having planted
the seeds of good will and service to our neighbors, we are harvesting the benefits.
And we will reinvest what we have harvested in a new direction, helping to build a
stronger future for our children and our children’s children.”
The new direction Marquez spoke of includes new design features for the Girder
model developed in an effort to set it apart from the pack of ConstructionMechs
already on the market. One promised innovation includes reverse-induction heating
coils for the welding tool, which TEL engineers claim will halve the heat buildup
compared with conventional welders. Another is a more efficient fuel injector, which
engineers claim will raise the ’Mech engine’s efficiency to 29%, and burn fuel 12%
cleaner.
Industry analysts say this could put Earthwerks on top of the ConstructionMech heap
in Prefecture IV, and possibly in The Republic. The economy around the Sphere is in
its best shape in 40 years, since the decommissioning of the BattleMechs and the end
of the wartime economy under Devlin Stone’s leadership. Last year, construction
within the sphere grew so rapidly that new equipment production barely stayed even
with demand. At the same time, TEL has shown seven years of continual growth,
reporting more than 10.8 billion C-Bills in revenue last year, up from 9.4 billion the
year before. Their rate of growth outpaces even the rosy economy of the Inner
Sphere.
The local economy of Lynchburg, a city of 80,000 people, is also expected to
skyrocket. The manufacturing and construction plant in Lynchburg is expected to
create 9,500 new jobs in the area, and pour over 50 million C-Bills into the industrial
town over the next five years.
City councilwoman Maya Standifer said, “Lynchburg has always welcomed
partnerships with Tikonov’s Earthwerks. They have a proven record of working with
citizens and government to create better living for everyone. We’re inordinately
satisfied with our relationship, and feel we have much to offer one another.”
Lynchburg was chosen from the three finalist cities for its low tax rates, trained work
force, and potential for growth. City leaders also promised nearly 20 acres of land to
TEL for building.
In addition to generous government land grants, Lynchburg is already home to TEL-
owned oil refinery, Synasco. Experts cite TEL’s choice of Lynchburg as an attempt
to integrate the two, fleshing out the company’s horizontal business strategy.
Antipollution protestors from other parts of Tikonov appeared at the opening
ceremonies, but were quiet and respectful throughout the proceedings.
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