plastic The company, which made about $3 million in sales in 2007, also isexpected to spend between $100,000 and $500,000 on new equipment.In addition, it could spend up to $500,000 adding 15,000 squarefeet of space to its 45,000-square-foot facility at 2710 KanasitaDrive in Hixson.
Mr. Lotufo said Lookout Industries, which employees about 40workers, will likely add about 15 people to its work force to helpmeet Volkswagen"s productivity requirements.
Jill Bratina, a spokeswoman for Volkswagen, referred anyone wishingto become a supplier for the auto plant to visit the car maker"sWeb site, www.vwgroupsupply.com.
The German automaker plans to hold an open house in either lateSeptember or early October for potential employees and suppliers.
SWe will begin meeting with some of the various suppliers in thearea at that time, Ms. Bratina said.
Lookout Industries makes molds and plastic products for a number ofcompanies, which Mr. Lotufo declined to identify.
The company makes plastic for many types of products includingparts for prosthetic limbs, ergonomic floor mats, fence posts, duckcalls and some decorative automotive parts.
STypically, we only do what is called third-tier automotivework, Mr. Lotufo said, but he hopes that will soon change.
SOur goal is to have (the upgrade) in place by 2010, he said.
Volkswagen officials said they expect construction to be completeon their Enterprise South industrial park facility by late 2010 andbegin producing cars.
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