Mercedes-benz Usa Choose Brunswick for Its Vpc

Governor Sonny has recently congratulated Mercedes-Benz USA is the U.S. subsidiary and distributor of quality products such as Mercedes selection Brunswick as the site for its new vehicle preparation center (VPC) for vehicles imported into the United States.

According to Governor Sonny Perdue, "We have made wise investments in replacing the Sidney Lanier Bridge, deepening the Brunswick Harbor, completing the overpass on Highway 17 and construction of north / south connector road on Colonel's Island. Mercedes-Benz USA is the first in what I hope will many of our state customers to benefit from our increased accessibility for automobile manufacturers. "

With Mercedes-Benz USA has also announced that there will be an additional 50,000 of imports through Brunswick, which will be consolidated with more than 75,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles that are currently exported through the port of Brunswick each year. This consolidation is comparable to that Hyundai / Kia has done in recent years to combine their import operations in Brunswick.

Ernst Lieb, president and CEO, Mercedes-Benz USA, said, "The move to Brunswick represents a tremendous opportunity for Mercedes-Benz in terms of further improving efficiencies for our southeast Vehicle Preparation Center - one of the important steps in the process of new vehicles on the market . near the port, combined with better railroad and highway access and room for expansion, make Brunswick an excellent location for this facility. The quality is our top priority, the new VPC is an important step toward consistently delivering the best vehicles to our dealerships and ultimately our customers. "

recent announcement will either create or transfer of 41 Mercedes-Benz jobs in the U.S. in Brunswick, which is in addition to other duties, which will be generated in the rail, shipping, transport and industry. Vehicle Preparation Center today, the U.S. subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz is located in Jacksonville.

Mercedes-Benz USA expects to complete the facility during the first quarter of 2009. Vehicle Preparation Centre will be the first stop for new vehicles surrounded the Mercedes-Benz dealerships throughout the United States after having passed through U.S. customs. Vehicle Preparation Center is the final quality inspection point, and is equipped with advanced computer control systems and inspection facilities designed to ensure high quality condition of each vehicle. After reviewing the rigid process that is the only time the vehicles are released.

According to the Georgia Ports Authority Chairman Mack Mattingly, "harbor deepening and new access to the south side of Colonel's Island means the Brunswick Port can meet the needs of any car in the world. Mercedes-Benz USA has achieved 13 consecutive years of sales growth, and we are proud to will continue to grow and prosper, because the increased efficiency provided by this new facility. "