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Navistar To Build Benchmark Manufacturing Facility In Texas
The commercial truck and bus maker will invest more than $250 million to build a new manufacturing facility in San Antonio, bringing 600 jobs to the area.
High Purity Systems Investing $8.5M In Virginia Expansion
The mechanical piping systems company will expand its manufacturing operations, creating 105 new jobs in the City of Manassas.
Kentucky: GM Bowling Green Plant To Add 400 Jobs
The Warren County facility will build the next-generation Corvette, America’s most advanced series-production sports car.
Toyota Investing $391M In Texas Assembly Plant
The auto company’s new investment in its San Antonio assembly plant will bring its total investment in Toyota Texas to more than $3 billion.
Keurig Dr Pepper Creating 378 Jobs In Pennsylvania
The beverage company will invest $219.7 million in a new 1.5 million square-foot manufacturing facility in the Lehigh Valley.
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Navistar To Build Benchmark Manufacturing Facility In Texas
The commercial truck and bus maker will invest more than $250 million to build a new manufacturing facility in San Antonio, bringing 600 jobs to the area.
High Purity Systems Investing $8.5M In Virginia Expansion
The mechanical piping systems company will expand its manufacturing operations, creating 105 new jobs in the City of Manassas.
Kentucky: GM Bowling Green Plant To Add 400 Jobs
The Warren County facility will build the next-generation Corvette, America’s most advanced series-production sports car.
Lockheed Martin Hypersonics Program Bringing 272 Jobs To Alabama
Two buildings in Courtland will house the hypersonics programs' assembly, integration and testing; management and engineering will be located in Huntsville.
Amazon Expands Chicago Tech Hub, Will Create 400 New Tech Jobs
Amazon will expand its office in downtown Chicago by more than 70,000 square feet, allowing the company to double its tech workforce in the city.
Toyota Investing $391M In Texas Assembly Plant
The auto company’s new investment in its San Antonio assembly plant will bring its total investment in Toyota Texas to more than $3 billion.
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Navistar To Build Benchmark Manufacturing Facility In Texas
The commercial truck and bus maker will invest more than $250 million to build a new manufacturing facility in San Antonio, bringing 600 jobs to the area.
High Purity Systems Investing $8.5M In Virginia Expansion
The mechanical piping systems company will expand its manufacturing operations, creating 105 new jobs in the City of Manassas.
Kentucky: GM Bowling Green Plant To Add 400 Jobs
The Warren County facility will build the next-generation Corvette, America’s most advanced series-production sports car.
Toyota Investing $391M In Texas Assembly Plant
The auto company’s new investment in its San Antonio assembly plant will bring its total investment in Toyota Texas to more than $3 billion.
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Navistar To Build Benchmark Manufacturing Facility In Texas
The commercial truck and bus maker will invest more than $250 million to build a new manufacturing facility in San Antonio, bringing 600 jobs to the area.
High Purity Systems Investing $8.5M In Virginia Expansion
The mechanical piping systems company will expand its manufacturing operations, creating 105 new jobs in the City of Manassas.
Kentucky: GM Bowling Green Plant To Add 400 Jobs
The Warren County facility will build the next-generation Corvette, America’s most advanced series-production sports car.
Toyota Investing $391M In Texas Assembly Plant
The auto company’s new investment in its San Antonio assembly plant will bring its total investment in Toyota Texas to more than $3 billion.
Amazon Expands Chicago Tech Hub, Will Create 400 New Tech Jobs
Amazon will expand its office in downtown Chicago by more than 70,000 square feet, allowing the company to double its tech workforce in the city.