Advanced Manufacturing

manufacturing cyber attacks

Manufacturing Facilities And Cyber Attacks: Are You Ready?

Recent breaches of MGM and Caesars are proof that no company — or industry — is safe from sophisticated, aggressive and frequent cyber attacks.
Texas Business Climate

The Lone Star State: An Economic Engine

With more than 1,000 new projects underway in recent years—and home to more corporate headquarters than any other state—Texas has unsurpassed economic success. 
EV Industry Locations

The EV Industry: Charging Ahead

As electric vehicles gain sales momentum, here's a look at some of the regions that are attracting manufacturers in the EV industry.
Chester County, South Carolina

Chester County, South Carolina: South Charlotte’s Innovation Corridor

Nestled on Interstate 77 between the breathtaking growth of Charlotte and Columbia, we’re growing fast yet there’s room for more.
Arizona Manufacturing

Arizona: Creating The Future

The manufacturing base continues to expand across Arizona, while tech resources support emerging needs.

MKS Plastics To Double Size Of Tangipahoa Parish Facility

MKS Plastics, a Louisiana-based industrial pail manufacturer, will invest $14 million to expand its Tangipahoa Parish production facility
FAST NY, New York State

New York State: Building On Success

The Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York (FAST NY) program develops shovel-ready sites to accommodate the needs of large employers and high-tech manufacturing companies.
Agility Robotics, Salem, Oregon

World’s First Humanoid Robot Factory Being Built In Oregon

Under construction in Salem, Oregon, Agility Robotics’ RoboFab will produce the human-centric, multi-purpose robot “Digit” at scale.
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo

Governor’s Report: Nevada Is Expanding Economic Reach

Governor Joe Lombardo discusses how a strategic location in the west and proactive programs propel business growth in Nevada.
Tech Hubs

Setting Sights On A Tech Hub?

Locations across North America are poised to attract and support established, emerging, and ambitious tech companies.
Northvolt Six

Northvolt To Establish $5B Gigafactory In Quebec

The largest private investment in Quebec's history, Northvolt Six will host 60 GWh of annual cell manufacturing capacity with adjacent facilities for cathode active material production and battery recycling.
Site selection for advanced manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing: The “Crystal Ball Approach”

Site selection for advanced manufacturing is a complex process in which companies weigh cost-savings versus replacing experienced staff.
September / October 2023 Issue

September / October 2023 Issue (Volume 56, Number 5)

From advanced technology to broadband access to cybersecurity, Business Facilities' September / October 2023 issue focuses on the impact of technology on corporate relocation and expansion decisions.
Nel Hydrogen Michigan

Nel Hydrogen Will Build $400M Gigafactory In Southeast Michigan

Norwegian hydrogen company Nel Hydrogen will build its automated gigafactory in Plymouth Township, Michigan, where it will create 517 jobs.
CHIPS for America

CHIPS Incentives Program: Security Guardrails Finalized

Guardrails will ensure manufacturing and technology investments made under the CHIPS Act bolster technological and national security of U.S. and its allies and partners.
SC I-77 Alliance

EV Soars, So Does Much More In South Carolina’s I-77 Corridor

The five counties of the SC I-77 Alliance have seen billions of dollars in announcements in 2023, led by record investments by EV companies.
STEM Workforce Training

11 STEM Workforce Training Programs Awarded $4.5M

A national competition, the 2023 STEM Talent Challenge funds science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) training, fuels regional innovation economies across the U.S.
Manufacturing Success

Watch Now: Learn How To Achieve Long-Term Manufacturing Success

View this free video webinar and learn about factors affecting production facilities in the U.S., trends in the marketplace, and challenges facing manufacturing.
Intel Costa Rica

Intel To Invest $1.2B In Costa Rica

Over the next two years, U.S. chip manufacturer Intel is planning to invest $1.2 billion in Costa Rica, where it employs 3,300 workers.
California

California Extends Beyond Borders

The Golden State not only focuses on expanding international trade but thrives in technological innovation.
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.