New Mexico Governor’s Report: A Catalyst For High-Tech Growth
A series of business friendly reforms and a “Fund of funds” initiated by Gov. Susana Martinez have transformed New Mexico into a growth leader and Facebook’s choice for its $500-million data center.
Danish Manufacturer Picks Georgia For North American HQ
Kamstrup, a global supplier of intelligent energy and water metering solutions, will create 52 jobs in Roswell, GA.
Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now
From national manufacturing innovation institutes to university-led high-tech clusters and incubators, locations far and wide are stepping up to bring tomorrow’s breakthroughs to today’s market.
September / October 2017 Issue (Volume 50, Number 5)
The September / October 2017 features a tour of high-tech hubs, plus a look at the logistics and advanced manufacturing industries. Also, New Mexico, Mississippi, Illinois, Iowa, Colorado, Tennessee, and South Carolina.
Agri-Plastics Investing $4.5M In Nebraska
The Canadian company will establish a nearly 160,000-square-foot operation in Sidney, NE where it will manufacture calf housing products.
Champion Home Builders Growing In Louisiana
The manufactured homes company’s expansion will result in a $1.3 million capital investment and 200 new jobs in Leesville, LA.
Telecom Cable Company Expanding For Third Time In South Carolina
Prysmian Group’s $15 million investment in Lexington County, SC will increase production of fiber cable as part of a $300 million contract with Verizon.
Israel-Based Manufacturer Locating North American HQ In Indiana
MCP USA will invest $11.38 million in its new North American headquarters in Portage, IN, creating up to 60 new jobs by 2019.
Hörmann Investing $64M In Tennessee
The Germany-based garage door manufacturer will create 200 jobs at its new operation in Sparta, TN.
Major Expansions Underway At KSU
Kansas State University, aiming to be a Top 50 public research university by 2025, is adding a bevy of new facilities.
Nestlé Purina Creating Up To 240 Jobs In Northeast Georgia
The pet care company will invest $320 million in its new manufacturing facility and distribution center in Hartwell, GA.
Toyota Investing Over $373M In Five U.S. Plants
The investment in manufacturing plants in Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Missouri will support the company’s first American-made hybrid powertrain and implement Toyota's New Global Architecture at its Alabama plant.
Aerospace Manufacturer Investing $6M In Michigan Expansion
Plascore, Inc. will create 10-15 jobs at a new 73,500-square-foot addition in the City of Zeeland, MI.
Mercedes Investing $1B To Launch Electric Vehicle Production In Alabama
The German automaker will create more than 600 jobs at an electric vehicle production and battery plant in Tuscaloosa County, and a new Global Logistics Center in Bibb County.
Expansion, Relocation Projects Bringing Las Vegas Area Over 700 Jobs
Four Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance-assisted companies have been approved for state tax incentives by the Governor's Office of Economic Development board.
Trailer Manufacturer Adding Second Indiana Facility, 115 Jobs
Stealth Trailers will open a new facility in Marion, IN with help from state tax credits and training grants based on the company’s job creation plans.
Gränges Investing $110M In Tennessee Expansion
The aluminum engineering and manufacturing company will create approximately 100 jobs as it expands its aluminum rolling operations in Huntingdon, TN.
Japanese Automotive Bearing Parts Manufacturer To Invest $13.7 Million & Create 60 New Jobs
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Miyake Forging North America Corporation officials today announced the company will build a new automotive bearing parts manufacturing facility in Surgoinsville.
Autocar Chooses Alabama For $120M Investment
The new heavy truck assembly operation will create 749 jobs at a 1 million square-foot plant in Birmingham, AL.
World’s Most Advanced, Sustainable Paint Factory Opens In England
AkzoNobel’s new $132M North-East England plant uses renewable energy sources and an automated manufacturing process which saves water, waste, and energy.