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Expansion Management.com E-News for November 1, 2006

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In This Newsletter:
1. Smithfield Beef Group and ContiGroup Companies to Build $200 Million Beef Processing Plant in Oklahoma
2. Chinese Manufacturing Company Chooses Atlanta, Georgia for its U.S. Headquarters
3. AGS Automotive Systems to Expand in Michigan
4. Altec Industries to Expand Manufacturing Plant in Roanoke, Virginia
5. Recent facility expansions and relocations


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1. Smithfield Beef Group and ContiGroup Companies to Build $200 Million Beef Processing Plant in Oklahoma
The parties plan to equip the new 650,000 square foot facility with the most efficient and state-of-the-art operational and food-safety processes in the industry.
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2. Chinese Manufacturing Company Chooses Atlanta, Georgia for its U.S. Headquarters
The headquarters functions in metro Atlanta will include sales, marketing, finance and service for the North American market.
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3. AGS Automotive Systems to Expand in Michigan
The MEDC approved a Single Business Tax credit valued at more than $576,000 over six years, while the city of Sterling Heights has approved a nine-year tax abatement worth $357,000.
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4. Altec Industries to Expand Manufacturing Plant in Roanoke, Virginia
The company has 34 manufacturing, sales, and service facilities located throughout North America.
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5. Recent facility expansions and relocations
National Envelope Corp. to Open 315,000 Square Foot Manufacturing and Distribution Center Near Dallas … Connecticut Approves $1 Million Development Loan for Phillips Domestic Appliances Facility Expansion in Stamford … and other short news briefs involving companies that have recently expanded or relocated facilities.
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