OTR Mexico

OTR, Birmingham Fastener Expand In Mexico

OTR Engineered Solutions will open its new facility in the Monterrey metropolitan area in August; Birmingham Fastener opened a new facility in Querétaro City last month.

Mack Trucks To Be Made In Mexico

Expected to open in 2026, the plant will support the growth of Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks in the U.S. and Canadian markets through existing operations there.
Exploring The Energy Future

Exploring The Energy Future

As industries seek to diversify energy sources, government initiatives remain central to these efforts.
Innovation And Talent

Innovation And Talent: Top Performing Cities

Continued movement to more affordable, lifestyle-centric cities is further diversifying the landscape for innovation-focused companies and investors, according to JLL.
Fortinet

Fortinet To Invest $30M In Downtown Alberta

Fortinet, a U.S.-based global cybersecurity leader, plans to invest $30 million in the Alberta, Canada, technology sector.
Samtec

Samtec To Expand Costa Rica Plant, Add 250 Employees

Samtec, headquartered in Indiana, will invest $13 million in the Central American country, with $8 million dedicated to growing its plant.
Schaeffler Ohio

Schaeffler Plans New EV Manufacturing Facility In Dover, Ohio

The Germany-based company's $230M investment in facilities at Dover and Wooster will create a total of 650 EV industry jobs in Ohio by 2032
Rock Tech Lithium Refinery, Red Rock, Ontario, Canada

Rock Tech Picks Red Rock For Ontario’s First Lithium Refinery

Following an extensive location selection process, Rock Tech has selected the former Norampac Paper Mill site in Red Rock as the location for Ontario's first lithium refinery.
UBE Louisiana

UBE Plans $500M EV Battery Ingredient Plant In Louisiana

The Japanese chemical company's first U.S. manufacturing facility will be located at Cornerstone Energy Park in Jefferson Parish.

BF Editors’ Blog: On Location, Best Picture Nominees

The film and television industry has significant economic impact. With the upcoming 94th Academy Awards, here's a look at the filming locations for the Best Picture nominees.
SOLARCYCLE Georgia

SOLARCYCLE To Build First-Of-Kind Solar Panel Glass Plant In Georgia

The $344M facility will bring 600 jobs to Polk County. Meanwhile, Doowon Climate Control America plans a $30M manufacturing facility in Candler County, and Georgia breaks export records.
2023 Deals Of The Year

2023 Deals Of The Year

Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.
Solesis Costa Rica

Solesis To Open First Manufacturing Site In Costa Rica

Solesis will begin operations in the spring of 2025 in the Greenpark Free Trade Zone, the first environmentally sustainable industrial park and Free Trade Zone in Latin America.
Laminam, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, New Laminam Facilities

New Laminam Facilities Reflect Commitment To Sustainability

Philip Eeles, President, Laminam North America discusses the company's current corporate expansion and its five new facilities across Canada and in Texas.
Expansions across Canada

Pharmacy, Automotive Industries Eye Expansions Across Canada

Shoppers Drug Mart and AISIN Corp. are seeing expansions across Canada, specifically in Alberta and Ontario.
Michigan Strategic Fund

Michigan Strategic Fund Helps Three Companies Create Nearly 1,000 Jobs

In Detroit, Australia-based Fortescue will establish Advanced Manufacturing Center, Germany-based EcoG plans U.S. headquarters. Plus, Fifth Wheel Freight plans new flagship headquarters in the Great Lakes State.
Google

Google Makes $1B Investment In United Kingdom

The Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, facility will be on a 33-acre site that Google, a multinational tech company, purchased in 2020.
Kansas City, Missouri

International Companies Pick Missouri For First North American Facilities

Slovenia-based TAB and Germany-based Frogfish Surveillance will both establish their first North American facilities in Missouri.
SelectUSA, FDI

SelectUSA Has Helped Land $200B In FDI Since 2011

More than 200,000 jobs have been created as a result of foreign direct investment since the SelectUSA program's inception 13 years ago.
Industrial Net Zero

20 Industrial Clusters From 10 Countries Commit To Net Zero

Industry leaders from China, France, and the U.S. join World Economic Forum initiative for a decarbonized, more competitive global supply chain.
tax credits

Listen Now: Living And Learning In Lubbock, Texas, With John Osborne, CEO, Lubbock EDA

Lubbock EDA CEO John Osborne discusses business climate and downtown revitalization in the Business Facilities Podcast.
2023 Deals Of The Year

2023 Deals Of The Year

Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.
Texas 2023 State of the Year

2023 State Of The Year: Opportunity Awaits In Texas

A robust business climate and strategic growth during 2023 earns the Lone Star State this recognition.

[VIDEO] Get More for Your Business in Ardmore. Oklahoma

The ADA owns three industrial parks and several single sites and buildings, giving our organization both the power and incentive to negotiate favorable terms for expanding companies.

Location Spotlight: Topeka, Kansas

With three top universities in the area and connectivity via major interstates, Topeka, Kansas is rich with opportunity. Visit the GO Topeka Economic Partnership to learn more.