NCR Opens New ATM Manufacturing Facility in Columbus, Ga.

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Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:01am EDT

Investment brings innovative manufacturing back to North America
DULUTH, Ga.--(Business Wire)--
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) today opens its new ATM manufacturing facility in
Columbus, Ga., rolling out its first NCR SelfServ ATMs and bringing innovative
manufacturing back to North America. In less than five months after announcing
plans to build a domestic manufacturing facility, NCR was able to open the
350,000 square-foot facility and begin production of ATM machines for its North
American customers. 

The company celebrated the opening at its Corporate Ridge Business Park plant
with key officials and elected representatives from the City of Columbus and the
State of Georgia, who participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony, a tour of the
manufacturing plant and an opportunity to see the production of some of the
first NCR ATM machines being built at the new site. 

NCR has filed for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
certification-the Green Building Rating System that is the recognized standard
for measuring building sustainability. The company has also reused and recycled
materials throughout the building, from the initial demolition, such as cinder
blocks and carpet. 

"Our decision to bring our North American ATM manufacturing in-house was driven
by our belief that as self-service ATM technology becomes more innovative and
strategic to financial institutions, the ability to control manufacturing in key
markets becomes a core and competitive advantage to our growth strategy," said
Peter Dorsman, senior vice president of Global Operations at NCR. "By
in-sourcing the production of our SelfServ ATMs, we will decrease
time-to-market, improve our internal collaboration, and lower our current
operating costs." 

Approximately 870 jobs will be created at a new Columbus, Ga., site over the
next three years. With the help of the state and local government, NCR has
already hired and trained nearly 120 employees through Georgia`s Quick Start
Program - a customized workforce-training program for businesses across the
state. Quick Start has been instrumental in supporting NCR to drive
comprehensive employee training plans, create assessment programs and establish
a mindset in each employee to strive for continuous improvement efforts. 

"Georgia`s strategic strengths in advanced manufacturing will help drive the
success of NCR`s new facility in Columbus," said Governor Sonny Perdue. "We have
an innovative edge here in Georgia that has enabled companies to thrive, and NCR
is a perfect fit as it manufactures its next-generation ATMs and self-serve
devices for the North American market." 

The City of Columbus offered a location with a talented workforce, close
proximity to major transportation hubs such as Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and
many of Georgia`s highly esteemed academic institutions. The new facility is
also close to NCR`s innovation center in Duluth, Ga., and the company`s global
customer service organization in Peachtree City, Ga. 

In addition, NCR`s campus-like ecosystem between its partners, suppliers and
Georgia`s academic institutions will help drive and improve cross-functional
collaboration, training and innovation -- ensuring that NCR`s manufacturing
process is cutting edge. 

About NCR Corporation

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is a global technology company leading how the world
connects, interacts and transacts with business. NCR`s assisted- and
self-service solutions and comprehensive support services address the needs of
retail, financial, travel, healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, gaming and
public sector organizations in more than 100 countries. NCR (www.ncr.com) is
headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. 

NCR is a trademark of NCR Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Columbus, GA News Media Contact:
Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Michael Dunbar, 706-327-1566
mdunbar@columbusgachamber.com
or
Financial Services Trade Media Contact:
NCR Corporation
Jeff Dudash, 919-435-6976
jeff.dudash@ncr.com
or
Business Media Contact:
NCR Corporation
Peter Tulupman, 212-589-8415
peter.tulupman@ncr.com

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