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lefttopEGGER March 2019 jobs/hiring Update00EGGER March 2019 jobs/hiring UpdateEGGER’s Growing Davidson County Workforce Makes Significant Progress on Future Office and Plant Equipment installation at plant will begin this summerLexington, N.C. (MARCH 14, 2019) – EGGER is cementing its roots in North Carolina with progress on the construction of its plant and office building and hiring efforts. Construction on the manufacturing plant, EGGER’s first in North America, began in November 2018 and is scheduled to be completed in 2020 despite challenging weather conditions over the past several months. First equipment deliveries will be received in April with installation set to begin this summer. More than 24 U.S. companies have played a role in construction to date.Construction of the office and training center is also underway with expected completion in the second half of 2019. This building will include an EGGER showroom with the company’s product range on display. Additionally, EGGER has been focused on building and training its U.S. workforce, which will be based in North Carolina. Currently there are 42 full-time positions, including 10 apprentice positions available. Full-time jobs primarily consist of mechanical and electrical positions, with additional opportunities expected to post as EGGER creates 425 U.S. jobs over the next two yearsEGGER has already hired more than 60 U.S. employees with many citing the company’s respected history, on-the-job training, positive culture and opportunity to build something new as key reasons they’re excited to be a part of the team. Following are experiences shared directly from new employees. On the company’s respected history and opportunity to build something new:“I joined EGGER because the company has a great history and a bright future,” said Michael Holmes, corporate training manager for EGGER. “Also, it’s exciting to be able to say that I helped write a chapter in an already great story, but that’s what I get to do here in Lexington. To be part of building something from the bottom up was the type of challenge I was searching for in my professional life.”On the opportunity to provide education and hands-on training:“I am excited about EGGER because of the unique opportunity in the U.S. to develop the company’s future through the mentor program,” said Darrell Dixon, an EGGER apprentice trainer. “I can teach not only the skills to be successful, but also traits like teamwork, working with a sense of urgency, pride and professionalism into the next generation.” On the people and company culture:“I accepted a role at EGGER because of the excitement of growing with a new company. From the first day I came to the office, I was treated with kindness and respect,” said Leslie Petty, human resources coordinator, “I have enjoyed joining this company and coming to work each day.”EGGER is now accepting applications for its 2019 Apprenticeship Training Program with classes beginning in August 2019. Selected applicants will receive four years of paid training and an associate degree in the mechanical or electrical trade from Davidson County Community College. Tuition and classroom materials are fully paid by EGGER. Program participants will also be guaranteed full-time employment at EGGER following graduation. “We’re excited to hire local employees to help us bring high-quality, wood-based materials to the North American furniture and interior design industries,” said Donna Burge, recruiter for EGGER. “We look forward to continuing to build a highly skilled workforce throughout this process and furthering our investment in the local economy.” To apply for open positions or the apprenticeship program, please visit . About EGGER The EGGER Group, headquartered in St. Johann in Tyrol, Austria, is a leading international wood-based materials manufacturer. Founded in 1961, the family-owned company has 18 production plants with approximately 9,600 employees worldwide. Customers include those in the furniture, wood distribution, building and do-it-yourself (DIY) industries. About EGGER in the USAThe Lexington, North Carolina facility will be the company’s first manufacturing plant in the U.S. This facility will be a state-of-the-art particleboard manufacturing plant with the best available technology. Development and construction of the plant began at the end of 2018, and production at the future facility is slated to begin in late 2020. The project implementation is scheduled to take place in several stages, the first being the construction of a particleboard manufacturing plant with lamination capacities. The first project phase involves an investment volume of approximately $500 million and will create more than 400 direct jobs.More information on the project: lexington Media Contact Alex Baumann, U.S. media contact on behalf of EGGER alex.baumann@ +1 919 334-3790### ................
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