MELBOURNE, Ark. (KAIT) – Oobotic, an advanced manufacturing company, is opening its first production facility in Melbourne with plans to invest about $6.5 million and create up to 70 jobs over the next four years.
The roughly 97,000-square-foot plant on La Crosse Road will use automated, AI-enabled systems to make a variety of electronic products and other consumer goods.
Oobotic, an advanced manufacturing company, is opening its first production facility in Melbourne, Arkansas, with plans to invest about $6.5 million and create up to 70 jobs over the next four years.(AEDC)
The facility is also supporting U.S. box fan production for Aspen Appliance Inc. as part of a reshoring effort to expand domestic manufacturing.
“Oobotic is pleased to establish operations in Melbourne and become part of the local community,” said Billy Faver, plant manager for Oobotic. “This facility will support our manufacturing activities in the United States and provide a foundation for future growth.”
State officials say Oobotic chose Melbourne for its workforce, business climate, and incentives from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.
The company plans to hire for manufacturing, operations and administrative roles. Job information is available at oobotic.com.
Oobotic, an advanced manufacturing company, is opening its first production facility in Melbourne, Arkansas, with plans to invest about $6.5 million and create up to 70 jobs over the next four years.(AEDC)
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