According to a new report from The Austin American-Statesman (via MacRumors), Flextronics, previously identified as Apple’s U.S.-based manufacturer for their previously-announced plans to bring some Mac production back to the U.S., has hired up to 1,700 workers at their Austin, Texas facility to build a “next generation desktop computer”. It is believed that this likely refers to Apple’s new Mac Pro, reportedly set for November 15th release.
The Austin American-Statesman (via MacRumors)
Flextronics America, which has ramped up hiring and spent tens of millions of dollars to renovate its Northwest Austin factory over the past two years, will start manufacturing a “next generation desktop computer” at the upgraded plant, according to a presentation it filed Monday with Travis County commissioners.
The document, part of a push by the computer and electronics manufacturer to have its Central Texas facilities designated as a foreign trade zone, suggests the company already created 879 jobs for the project and could add another 815 positions if it hits peak targets.
Flextronics America, which has ramped up hiring and spent tens of millions of dollars to renovate its Northwest Austin factory over the past two years, will start manufacturing a “next generation desktop computer” at the upgraded plant, according to a presentation it filed Monday with Travis County commissioners.
This new Austin, TX campus is currently in the midst of a major expansion that will enable the facility to product an even larger number of devices at once, thanks to a $300 million+ investment from Apple, which will allow them to hire as many as 3600 new workers over the next decade.
Apple’s new Mac Pro is expected to be mentioned at Apple’s media event scheduled for next Tuesday. Are you ready?
