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May 02, 2014

Westinghouse Expands to Meet Latin America's Energy Needs
Pittsburgh PA (SPX) May 01, 2014
Westinghouse Electric Company has announced the formation of Westinghouse Electric do Brasil Ltda in Rio de Janeiro to better serve its customers and partners, strengthen its ties with regional suppliers, and align itself more appropriately with the growing demands of the energy sector in Brazil and other countries in the region. "We look forward to working with our partners and customers to put our new plant, fuel, automation and service technologies to work powering the region's homes and busine ... read more

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