German conglomerate Siemens AG said it will build a wind turbine production plant in Kansas, expanding its presence in the U.S. and employing 400 workers. The Munich-based company's renewable energy unit said it plans to start construction of the 30,000-square foot facility in Hutchinson by August, with production to start later next year. The nacelle production plant will average 650 units a year when production gets under way. "By expanding our investment in Kansas, we are strengthening our presence in the U.S. and, at the same time, we are increasing the proximity to our U.S. customers," said Rene Umlauft, chief executive of Siemens Energy's Renewable Energy Division.
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