Mobis Begins Building EV Battery System Plant In Spain
Korea-based electric vehicle (EV) supplier Mobis will invest more than $128 million in Navarre, Spain to build the first electrification-dedicated plant in Western Europe.
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.
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.
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.
Global Trade: 5 Emerging Dynamics Will Shape The Next Decade
The world trade map is being redrawn as global growth slows and regional links deepen, according to a new BCG report.
QurAlis Opens EU Headquarters In The Netherlands
QurAlis’ new location in Leiden, The Netherlands will serve as hub for European operations and production of products for clinical trials through commercialization.
BF Editors’ Blog: Breaking Down Santa’s Influence As A Site Selector
The origin story for Santa has many variations, but present-day versions of the myth lean heavily on his homebase being the North Pole.
Remote Work Locations: U.S. Ranks 16th Globally
Here are the best (and worst) countries to work remotely based on cyber safety, economic safety, digital/physical infrastructure, social safety.
Three Companies To Invest Over $320M In Hungary
Two automotive companies — Meleghy Automotive and GKN — establish production sites in Hungary, while LEGO expands its packaging and storage operations.
Gallatin, TN Attracts Belgium-Based Twenty Three
The company designs, engineers, and manufactures framing components for large-scale LED displays, establishing its first U.S. manufacturing operation in this southeastern state.
19th Annual Rankings: 2023 Global Rankings Report
Once again, the U.S. ranks as the top destination for foreign direct investment, followed by China and Canada, in the 2023 Global Rankings Report.
19th Annual Global Rankings Report: Standout Locations For Site Selectors
Foreign direct investment, renewable energy, and global smart cities
are included in this year’s global rankings.
Expleo To Locate Its First North American R&D Facility In Michigan
The Paris-based company offers technology and engineering services to the automotive industry to further mobility and electrification advancements.
Indiana Partners With Evonik
Evonik in partnership with the U.S. government and Indiana will build a new lipid production facility for mRNA-based therapies.
Building Performance Standards Are Key To Reducing Carbon Emissions
The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) looks at the expanding role of building performance standards as a key strategy to reduce emissions from existing buildings.
Analog Devices Announces Investment In Ireland
The next-generation semiconductor R&D and manufacturing facility in Limerick, Ireland is expected to result in 600 new jobs.
Garnica Announces Plans to Open New Plant in Uruguay
Garnica’s new facility is expected to begin operations in 2024 and will support all markets including North America.
International Companies Expand To North Carolina
North Carolina welcomes glass manufacturer Pilkington to Scotland County and environmental company EPCO Enviro to Iredell County.
Two Expansion Projects In Ireland Create More Than 125 Jobs
In Ireland, Siemens Healthineers will launch a new laboratory equipment R&D center in Swords, while Lufthansa Technik expands in Shannon.
New Report: Climate-Related Issues Impacting CRE In 2023
The ULI Global Sustainability Outlook 2023 report from ULI and Ferguson Partners identifies five key issues expected to impact CRE decisions this year.
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
Entries for Deal of the Year awards spanned industries, investment types, and winning strategies. Here are the stories of this year’s picks.
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: Welcome to Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, Edinburgh and Bartholomew County, Indiana are consistently ranked among the Top Ten locations in the United States. With one of the highest concentrations of engineering talent in the nation, manufacturing employment that ranks in the Top 2% of the U.S., I-65 access, and nationally recognized community living, now is the right time to consider the unexpected opportunities this unforgettable community has to offer.