First Quarter of FY2018 Sees Continuous Economic Growth
TuSimple
Project Type: Attraction
Industry Sector: Transportation & Logistics
Number of Direct New Jobs: 100
TuSimple, an autonomous commercial vehicle technology company based in China, has opened a new facility in Tucson. The company projects to hire 100 people within a five-year time period. The majority of those hired will be advanced engineering positions, in addition to truck drivers and operators. TuSimple also projects to invest $15 million in capital expenditures bringing its economic impact to $81.7 million over five years.
Kelpac Medical
Project Type: Expansion
Industry Sector: Bio Health/Manufacturing
Number of Direct New Jobs: 32
Kelpac Medical, a medical device manufacturing company, is expanding their operations in Nogales, Arizona. Kelpac makes a variety of extruded plastic tubing for the medical industry.
Convergys
Project Type: Expansion
Industry Sector: Call Center
Number of Direct New Jobs: 150
Convergys is a 3rd party call center supporting clients like Walgreens. The company is expected to hire 150 new employees within the next year.
Atlas Copco
Project Type: Expansion
Industry Sector: Renewable & Mining Technology/Manufacturing
Number of Direct New Jobs: 20
Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of products and service solutions focused on productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics. The company focuses on aftersales service and rental of equipment for surface and underground rock excavation, exploration drilling, rock reinforcement, ground engineering, water well, and oil and gas drilling. Atlas Copco is expected to hire 20 new employees within the next year and plans to invest $6,000,000 in capital expenditures.