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Expansion Management.com E-News for October 18, 2006

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In This Newsletter:
1. Newly Released Study Compares Logistics Infrastructure for all U.S. Metros
2. Hino Motors Manufacturing to Begin Production at New $235 Million Facility in Arkansas
3. Plastics Manufacturer Poly-America to Open $100 Million Manufacturing Facility in Chester, South Carolina
4. Louisiana Pipe and Steel Fabricators to Build $80 Million Manufacturing Facility in Convent, Louisiana
5. Recent facility expansions and relocations
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1. Newly Released Study Compares Logistics Infrastructure for all U.S. Metros
Our sixth annual Logistics Quotient™ study ranks the logistics infrastructure of all 362 metros in the United States according to 10 major categories.
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2. Hino Motors Manufacturing to Begin Production at New $235 Million Facility in Arkansas
The facility includes a 44,000 square foot stamping plant where axle parts are produced and an adjacent 363,000 square foot plant where axles for Toyota trucks are assembled.
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3. Plastics Manufacturer Poly-America to Open $100 Million Manufacturing Facility in Chester, South Carolina
The new plant will be called Poly-East and represents a $100 million investment by the Grand Prairie, Texas,-based company.
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4. Louisiana Pipe and Steel Fabricators to Build $80 Million Manufacturing Facility in Convent, Louisiana
According to the company, the site was chosen for its river, rail and highway access.
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5. Recent facility expansions and relocations
Genomics USA to Locate R&D Headquarters in Tucson, Ariz. … Swedish Company Getinge AB to Expand Facilities Near Rochester, New York … and other short news briefs involving companies that have recently expanded or relocated facilities.
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