Morio Denki (Japanese Manufacturer)

[Brad]

Morio Denki (Japanese Manufacturer)

Japanese manufacturer to open near Kawasaki in Lincoln

http://journalstar.com/business/local/j ... af366.html

Morio Denki, a Japanese company that makes electronic components for rail transportation, will open its first U.S. operation in Lincoln by the end of the year, Lt. Gov. Lavon Heidemann and the company announced jointly in Tokyo. Heidemann is in Japan as part of his first Asian trade mission.

The company, which had $6 billion in revenue for its fiscal year that ended in March, has sold train component parts to Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing in Lincoln, and locating this operation near Kawasaki is a strategic move for Morio Denki, according to a news release from the office of Gov. Dave Heineman. Kawasaki makes passenger train cars in Lincoln.

Mike Boyle, Lincoln plant manager and a Kawasaki vice president, said he was pleased the company will be locating an office in Lincoln.

"Kawasaki and Morio Denki have had a long, successful business relationship. This move will further enhance inter-business communication and processes, which will greatly improve business efficiencies," Boyle said in an email.

[RNcyanide]

Good for Lincoln! It's always interesting to hear what knick knacks are being made in the state. Too bad we don't have the Vise Grip plant here anymore though.

[guitarguy]

I predict over time as long as Nebraska maintains its manufactoring friendly status that you will see many of these bigger companies coming to the state due to being pushed out of states with heavy regulations.. either way you've gotta love the boost to the economy here!