(DES MOINES)  - Gov. Terry E. Branstad announced today that he will be visiting GE's West Burlington manufacturing facility to join GE executives ? including Stephanie Mains, the newly appointed CEO of the company's Industrial Solutions business ? as they share updates on the future of the West Burlington manufacturing facility.

In addition, media attendees will have the opportunity to speak with GE's Stephanie Mains and Stuart Thompson, general manager of Power Equipment for GE's Industrial Solutions business, about the news and GE's exciting plans for the plant.

 

WHEN:                 Thursday, November 4, 2015

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  • 11 - 11:30 a.m.: GE executives and Governor Branstad discuss future of West Burlington facility.
  • 11:30 a.m. - noon:  Plant tours available for Governor Branstad, media and special guests. There will also be time for media to speak with GE executives.
  • 11:30 a.m.: Begin serving lunch for employees and invited guests.

 

There will be opportunities to capture photos and video at the event.

 

WHO: The following individuals will be making remarks at the event:

  • Governor Terry E. Branstad
  • Stephanie Mains, CEO, GE's Industrial Solutions business
  • Stuart Thompson, general manager?Power Equipment, GE's Industrial Solutions business
  • Scott Ganschow, plant manager at GE's West Burlington facility

 

WHERE:               GE's West Burlington Facility

510 E Agency Road

West Burlington, Iowa 52655

 

RSVP TO: Gia Oei                               
Communications Executive
Industrial Solutions

T: (860) 747 7626

M: (860) 709 2341
gia.oei@ge.com

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