Minister to Call on US Firm about Jobs for Wales; ASSEMBLY: Andrew Davies on 16-Day Trade Mission

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Byline: SION BARRY Business Editor

MINISTER for Economic Development Andrew Davies will this week meet executives from American specialist vehicle manufacturer Oshkosh, which is planning to create hundreds of jobs in Wales.

As part of a 16-day visit to North America which starts today, Mr Davies will hold talks with Oshkosh executives in Winconsin.

The company, which already has a presence in South Wales where it assembles refuse-collecting vehicles, has emerged as a favourite to win a lucrative contract to build a fleet of heavy vehicles for the Ministry of Defence. The contract would create hundreds of jobs and it is understood that Oshkosh would …