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Lear opens new Edison facility for public-safety vehicles, officials say
Summary
Lear opened a new facility at 1000 New Durham Road in Edison Township to build and service public-safety vehicles; company leaders touted efficiency gains and local officials said the plant will support public-safety operations and local tax revenue.
Lear held a ribbon-cutting Friday to open its new Edison facility, company leaders and local officials said, presenting the plant as a hub for producing and servicing emergency vehicles for customers across the state.
Paul, a retired West Caldwell police officer speaking for Lear, welcomed attendees to the "grand opening of our new Lear Edison facility," and thanked police, EMS and firefighters for their service. He said the company's goal is to provide "quality" products and to help public-safety personnel "get you home safe at the end of the day." The speaker also introduced Daniel Ham, the company's president and CEO.
Daniel Ham, president and CEO of Lear, described the site selection as the result of a year-long search and said the company received strong support from Edison officials during the process. "It's not about being the biggest in the industry, although we are," Ham said, adding that the company prioritized efficiency by hiring engineers to design shop layouts and toolbox placement so technicians can work faster and reduce time lost searching for tools.
Ryan, a local Lear presenter, thanked customers for "sticking with us" during the transition to the new facility and said he hopes visitors will see the company's vision in the building.
Mayor Sam of Edison Township welcomed Lear to the municipal address at 1000 New Durham Road, called the facility "wonderful" and said it will be a major center for public-safety vehicle work in the state. He acknowledged local officials in attendance, including Council President Joe Coyles, Councilmember Biro Patel and Police Chief Tom Bryant, and said he was "very excited to cut this ribbon," adding the town expects additional tax revenue from the operation.
The ribbon was cut and company representatives invited attendees to tour the plant through the garage doors immediately after the ceremony. The event emphasized the facility's intended operational efficiencies for technicians and the company's stated commitment to supporting public-safety agencies.
No formal motions, votes, contracts or funding allocations were discussed at the event; the program concluded with a guided tour of the new facility.
