Oxnard-based Haas Automation has struck a deal with state tax officials that could secure another machine-tool factory and thousands of high-end manufacturing jobs for Ventura County, according to people familiar with the company’s expansion plans.
Many of the region’s largest manufacturers say they face a shortage of skilled factory workers. That’s despite high unemployment rates and a steady decline in tri-county manufacturing jobs in recent years. Industry experts say the shortage stems from a number of factors, including a dearth of young people interested in manufacturing careers. Few students are Read More →
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, August 23rd, 2013 / Columns, Opinion / Comments Off on The Golden State needs to stop scaring away its manufacturers
What California doesn’t have is a government that provides a clear set of rules for manufacturers or a playing field that’s remotely level with other states.
Officials at Haas Automation appeared flattered by a pre-Valentine’s Day recruitment visit by Texas Gov. Rick Perry, but did not reveal any definitive news about the company’s expansion or relocation plans on Tuesday. The Oxnard-based machine-tool maker was courted by Perry after saying publicly that it is considering locations outside of California to expand beyond Read More →
A pre-Valentine’s Day visit by Texas Gov. Rick Perry to Haas Automation has set off a duel between the leader of the Lone Star State and California politicians. Haas Automation is one of the largest employers in Ventura County and the third-largest private company in the Tri-Counties, with annual revenue approaching $1 billion. The Oxnard-based Read More →