Mercedes-Benz USA broke ground Thursday on its new, 70,000-square-foot vehicle preparation center on Colonel's Island at the port of Brunswick. Operations are expected to begin next summer and will replace an existing facility in Jacksonville. The U.S. Maritime Administration estimates the additional 50,000 automobiles through Brunswick will create 122 new jobs -- 78 at the plant and 44 indirect jobs -- generate $1.5 million in state and local taxes and add $5.5 million to Georgia's gross state product. "Georgia's logistics advantages have once again attracted a great company and new jobs for our citizens," Gov. Sonny Perdue said in a statement. "This underscores the ability of our... // WSBtv.com

Mercedes-Benz USA on Thursday started building its new vehicle preparation center in Brunswick, Ga., at the Georgia Ports Authority ’s Colonel’s Island facility.

The German car company, which makes M-Class SUVs in Vance, Ala., broke ground on the new 70,000-square-foot facility and plans to begin operations in summer 2009. The Brunswick plant replaces an existing facility in Jacksonville, Fla. It will process Mercedes vehicles headed for... // Washington Business Journal

Mercedes-Benz USA on Thursday started building its new vehicle preparation center in Brunswick, Ga., at the Georgia Ports Authority ’s Colonel’s Island facility.

The German car company, which makes M-Class SUVs in Vance, Ala., broke ground on the new 70,000-square-foot facility and plans to begin operations in summer 2009. The Brunswick plant replaces an existing facility in Jacksonville, Fla. It will process Mercedes vehicles headed for... // San Antonio Business Journal

The new Glynn County facility will deliver improved efficiencies in the company's inspection and vehicle preparation service as MBUSA prepares for continued sales volume growth in the U.S. market.

"Our top priority is optimizing our capability to meet the demand of our customers while ensuring that we continue to affect higher and higher levels of customer satisfaction," said MBUSA Vice President of Finance Norbert Litzkow at the ground breaking ceremony today. "Our new preparation facility in Brunswick will play an important role in maintaining a competitive advantage."

The new dockside 70,000 square-foot facility is planned to be built on 50 acres of land recently acquired by MBUSA. Due to its proximity to the port, vehicle processing time will be improved, thereby delivering... // PR Newswire

New Facility to Open in 2009 MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In the latest of a series of initiatives aimed at ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) broke ground today in Brunswick, Georgia, officially commencing construction of a new Vehicle Preparation Center (VPC). The target date for completion of the new facility is the summer of 2009. It will replace the company's existing facility in Jacksonville, Florida. The new Glynn County facility will deliver improved efficiencies in the company's inspection and vehicle preparation service as MBUSA prepares for continued sales volume growth in the U.S. market. "Our top priority is optimizing our capability to meet the demand of our customers while ensuring that we continue to affect higher... // eMediaWorld.com Newswire Press Release Distribution Service

Mercedes-Benz USA on Thursday started building its new vehicle preparation center in Brunswick, Ga., at the Georgia Ports Authority ’s Colonel’s Island facility.

The German car company, which makes M-Class SUVs in Vance, Ala., broke ground on the new 70,000-square-foot facility and plans to begin operations in summer 2009. The Brunswick plant replaces an existing facility in Jacksonville, Fla. It will process Mercedes vehicles headed for... // Bizjournals.com

MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In the latest of a

initiatives aimed at ensuring the highest levels of customer
satisfaction,
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) broke ground today in Brunswick, Georgia,
officially commencing construction of a new Vehicle Preparation

(VPC). The target date for completion of the new facility is the

2009. It will replace the company's existing facility in
Jacksonville,
Florida.

The new Glynn County facility will deliver improved

company's inspection and vehicle preparation service as MBUSA

continued sales volume growth in the U.S. market.

"Our top priority is optimizing our capability to meet the

our customers while ensuring that we continue to affect higher and

levels of customer satisfaction," said MBUSA Vice President of

Norbert... // PR Newswire

MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 28 -- In the latest of a series of initiatives aimed at ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) broke ground today in Brunswick, Georgia, officially commencing construction of a new Vehicle Preparation Center (VPC). The target date for completion of the new facility is the summer of 2009. It will replace the company's existing facility in Jacksonville, Florida.

The new Glynn County facility will deliver improved efficiencies in the... // SunHerald.com

New Facility to Open in 2009 MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 28

MONTVALE, N.J. , Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In the latest of a series of initiatives aimed at ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) broke ground today in Brunswick, Georgia , officially commencing construction of a new Vehicle Preparation Center (VPC). The target date for completion of the new facility is the summer of 2009. It will replace the company's existing facility in Jacksonville, Florida .

The new Glynn County facility will deliver improved efficiencies in the company's inspection and vehicle preparation service as MBUSA prepares for continued sales volume growth in the U.S. market.

"Our top priority is optimizing our capability to meet the demand of our customers while ensuring that... // Earthtimes

Mercedes-Benz USA broke ground Thursday on its new,
70,000-square-foot vehicle preparation center on Colonel's Island
at the port of Brunswick. Operations are expected to begin next summer and will replace an
existing facility in Jacksonville. The U.S. Maritime Administration estimates the additional 50,000
automobiles through Brunswick will create 122 new jobs -- 78 at the
plant and 44 indirect jobs -- generate $1.5 million in state... // News4Jax.com

Mercedes-Benz USA on Thursday started building its new vehicle preparation center in Brunswick, Ga., at the Georgia Ports Authority ’s Colonel’s Island facility.

The German car company, which makes M-Class SUVs in Vance, Ala., broke ground on the new 70,000-square-foot facility and plans to begin operations in summer 2009. The Brunswick plant replaces an existing facility in Jacksonville, Fla. It will process Mercedes vehicles headed for... // Triangle Business Journal

Mercedes-Benz USA on Thursday started building its new vehicle preparation center in Brunswick, Ga., at the Georgia Ports Authority ’s Colonel’s Island facility.

The German car company broke ground on the new 70,000-square-foot facility and plans to begin operations in summer 2009. The Brunswick plant replaces an existing facility in Jacksonville, Fla. It will process Mercedes vehicles headed for Mercedes-Benz dealers throughout the South,... // Bizjournals.com