GE Mining acquires underground mine vehicles manufacturer
GE Mining has acquired Fairchild International, an underground mine vehicles manufacturer based in Glen Lyn, Va. The new business name for the entity acquired is GE-Fairchild LLC.
GE-Fairchild will employ about 140 people and manufacture equipment like diesel- and battery-powered scoops, continuous miners, haulage systems, shield haulers and maintenance vehicles.
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