Manufacturing
March / April 2022 Issue (Volume 55, Number 2)
Business Facilities' March / April 2022 issue focuses on the global supply chain, logistics, foreign direct investment, industrial parks, manufacturing, life sciences, and more.
ZIN Technologies Expanding Operations In Northeast Ohio
Developer of space flight hardware ZIN Technologies will create 125 new jobs at its its Middleburg Heights, OH facility.
Changwon, South Korea LG Smart Park Named WEF Lighthouse Factory
LG Smart Park in Changwon, South Korea has been selected as a Lighthouse Factory by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Oklahoma Legislation Supports Manufacturers Impacted By Covid
HB4451 will help Oklahoma manufacturing companies impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. In Durant, BrucePac kicks off a $22.5 million expansion project.
VinFast Picks North Carolina For $2B Electric Vehicle Assembly Plant
Vietnamese auto maker VinFast will create 7,500 jobs at its first North American electric vehicle and battery manufacturing plant in Chatham County, NC.
Westchester County, New York: Where Biosciences And Advanced Manufacturing Thrive
Located just north of Manhattan, Westchester County, NY — home to more than 170 companies and a labor force of over 520,000 — has a history of business excellence.
Canada Lands Its First Large Scale Lithium-Ion Battery Production Plant
In a joint venture, Stellantis and LG Energy Solution will invest $4.1B in Canada's first large scale, domestic, electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ontario.
LG Energy Solution Will Invest $1.7B In Michigan Expansion
LGES will expand its Holland, MI plant to produce components for electric vehicle batteries, resulting in the creation of 1,200 new jobs.
The Last Word With Mark Williams, Strategic Development Group
Even in the age of COVID-19, the process of selecting the right site for a business remains a crucial part of business activities across the country.
Mercedes-Benz, Niagara Bottling Growing Jobs, Investment In Alabama
Mercedes-Benz celebrates the opening of its new Woodstock, AL EV battery factory, while Niagara Bottling plans a new $112 million investment in Opelika.
South Carolina Lands More Than $47M In Foreign Direct Investment
In Oconee County, CurTec will invest $13M in its first U.S. manufacturing plant. In Lancaster County, U.S. Strapping Company will invest $34.6M and create 63 jobs.
ATC Drivetrain Picks Tennessee For New Manufacturing Operation
The OES remanufacturer of drivetrain and powertrain systems will invest $8.3 million to locate new facility, create 218 jobs in Knoxville, TN.
Manufacturing Plants Earn EPA ENERGY STAR Certification In 2021
ENERGY STAR certified plants are among the most energy-efficient plants within their industries. Together, 93 plants prevented more than 5 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions from the industrial sector.
The Eyes Of Texas
Texas remains at the front of the pack in terms of economic development. And, interest in the Lone Star State from companies that need to relocate or expand might just be starting to heat up even more.
Greenberry Industrial To Create 100 Jobs In Louisiana
The new Greenberry Industrial manufacturing facility will occupy a former Gulf Island Shipyard site on the Mermentau River in Jefferson Davis Parish.
PepsiCo Will Invest $260M In Georgia Expansion
PepsiCo Beverages North America's expansion of its City of Tucker, GA manufacturing facility will create at least 136 jobs in DeKalb County.
Electric Vehicle Industry Getting Charged Up In Canada
GM and POSCO Chemical building $400M cathode active material (CAM) plant to support electric vehicle supply chain; Canadian leaders support installation of EV chargers in Ontario.
Florida Is Shining Bright
Changing lifestyle choices are helping Florida gain an edge against other states in the battle for awareness among corporation executives.
Procter & Gamble To Invest $110M In North Carolina Expansion
An expansion of Procter & Gamble's consumer products manufacturing facility in Greensboro, NC will create 46 new jobs.
Emerson Expands In Round Rock, CyberLandr Moves To Austin
Emerson will invest $9 million, create at least 50 new jobs; CyberLandr’s new R&D facility will support prototype development of RV/camper designed for Tesla's Cybertruck.