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<br /> -2- <br /> ducts, fan cases and fan frames. Although the present production <br /> components operate at temperatures up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit, <br /> it is the intent of the joint venture to expand applications up to <br /> 825 degrees Fahrenheit. <br /> "This company brings together GEls advanced composite <br /> technology and aircraft engine experience with Rohr's design and <br /> manufacturing experience using composite materials," said <br /> Davidson. <br /> The new company will be making its high-technology products <br /> available to all engine manufacturers; GE Aircraft Engines will be <br /> one of CTECls first customers. <br /> To be located in new facilities in San Marcos, Tex., CTEC is <br /> scheduled to begin limited production later this year with 30 to <br /> 50 employees. Employment is expected to be 150 to 175 by mid <br /> 1994. <br /> Once fully equipped, the 125,000-square-foot operation will <br /> represent a $20 million initial investment. Construction on the <br /> building will begin later this month. The 20-acre site is north <br /> of the city east of I-35 near the Yarrington Road exit. <br /> A significant portion of the initial investment is earmarked <br /> for specialized equipment for composite materials manufacturing <br /> such as autoclaves, which are used to cure composite materials. <br /> Representing GE on the CTEC board are Robert Sprague, <br /> division staff engineer, GE Aircraft Engineering Division, and <br /> (more) <br />