Lear Corp. opened textile factory in the industrial area of Tetovo, Macedonia

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Lear Corporation opened its first manufacturing plant in Macedonia, learned BalkanEngineer.com from Macedonia Online. The US-based manufacturer of textiles for the automotive industry invests 15 mln. EUR in the factory, hiring 520 workers initially, with the ultimate objective of growth to 3000 when reaching its full capacity.

The new plant covers 12 000 square meters with capacity for 2000 workers and has the latest technology for the production of textiles. The option of an extension of the enterprise that is being considered, will increase the number of workers to 3000.

The representative of Lear Sven Damm said the company plans to produce textile materials worthing over 45 mln. EUR in the new factory in Tetovo. "They will be designed for some of the most famous brands such as Jaguar and Land Rover", he also added.

Source of the pictures: Lear Corporation