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The Minister of Universities and Research Company, Salvador Marin and Mayor Lorqui, Dolores Garcia, announced today that the German supermarket chain 'Lidl' to build its logistics platform to the southeast of Spain in the town of Murcia, with an investment of at 21 million euros.

Councilor Salvador Marín sponsored the signing of the agreement between the local and multinational modification Lorquí Partial Plan, which will allow the company to acquire a plot of 68,675 meters square in the Industrial Saladar II.

Marin said that "from the regional government, through the Instituto de Fomento, has spent several years working to get up in the region Lidl its logistics center, advising on industrial land and the competitive advantages of investing in the region.

Thanks to this work and the work of the City of Lorquí and info, we have achieved this important logistical infrastructure installed in the region compared to other land options, creating jobs and wealth.

In principle, it is estimated that the logistics platform of this company in the southeast generate between 150 and 200 direct jobs. "

After signing the agreement this morning for the Partial Plan amendment Lorqui works are expected to begin in early 2010 and be operational in 2011.

The logistics center will have a ship of 30,000 square meters, equipped with the latest technology, and will service more than 40 supermarket chain Lidl has in Murcia, Albacete, Alicante and Almeria.

The Minister of Universities, Business and Research indicated that this action Lorquí is one of the first foreign investments in the region following the presentation of Attracting Investment Plan 2009-2013 of the Region of Murcia by the regional president, Ramón Luis Valcarcel.

Also, from the Murcia Executive has offered to the company collaborate with the Ministry of Education, Training and Employment to design specific training courses for future employees working on the logistics platform.

Finally, Marin said that "the regional government is actively working to attract to the community projects that create growth and quality employment.

To achieve this, it is essential the involvement and collaboration of municipalities, such as Lorqui, whose efforts and willingness have allowed the company build its logistics platform in the region. "

Source: CARM