British aerospace and defense company Rolls-Royce announced it is investing $75 million to expand its engine manufacturing facility in Aiken, South Carolina.The investment will boost output of mtu Series 4000 diesel engines, which are used in backup power systems for data centers and other critical infrastructures.The company said the expansion will create 60 new jobs, increase capabilities and strengthen Rolls-Royce’s U.S. industrial presence.The move also reflects Rolls-Royce’s shift into energy and power systems, beyond its traditional aerospace focus.Rolls-Royce said it will machine additional mtu Series 4000 components in the U.S. as part of the investment.The company currently produces many of the components in Germany and sends them to the U.S. as finished goods.
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