Company that supplies ULA coming to Decatur
DECATUR, AL (WAFF) - A company that supplies United Launch Alliance in Decatur is setting up shop at ULA.
Switzerland-based RUAG Aerospace, Inc. will eventually hire 150 workers at an average salary of $100,000 They will rent space from ULA.
RUAG makes carbon fiber parts for ULA's Atlas and new Vulcan Rockets. Decatur City Council President Gary Hammon said bringing a well paid workforce will benefit other local businesses.
"Anytime that you have another large company, large international company looking to create a home office in your city, and create a production facility within your city, there's no down side to it," Hammon said.
RUAG officials said the total investment in their Decatur operation will be $100 million. There is no word yet on when it will be up and running.
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