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This page contains current news on business expansions and relocations.
Former Expansion Management Editor Bill King Tabbed to Head Nacogdoches ED Corp. [ 6/24/2008 ]By: News Briefs
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (June 24) — Bill King, former chief editor of Expansion Management, has been hired as the new president of the Nacogdoches Economic Development Corp. (NEDCO). He takes over on June 30.Read The Full Article
Nucor Applies for Permit for $2 Billion Manufacturing Facility in Louisiana [ 6/19/2008 ]By: News Briefs
ST. JAMES PARISH, La. (June 19) — Nucor Corp. has announced that it has applied for a permit to build a state-of-the-art iron-making facility here. The move means that Louisiana is a finalist for the major expansion project.Read The Full Article
Carolina AAC To Locate New Facility in Marion County, S.C. [ 6/19/2008 ]By: News Briefs
MARION COUNTY, S.C. (June 19) — Carolina AAC LLC will locate a manufacturing facility here, where the company will produce Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) for commercial and residential use. The $17 million investment will create up to 40 jobs. Additionally, the company is expected to be a catalyst for creating numerous green industry construction jobs throughout the Southeast U.S.Read The Full Article
Jones Lang LaSalle, The Staubach Company Reach Agreement to Merge Operations [ 6/19/2008 ]By: News Briefs
CHICAGO (June 19) — Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. and The Staubach Company announced that they have reached a definitive agreement to combine operations. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter this year, subject to approval and other customary closing conditions.Read The Full Article
Lubrizol Transfers Selected Production Lines to North Carolina, New Jersey Facilities [ 6/19/2008 ]By: News Briefs
WICKLIFFE, Ohio (June 19) The Lubrizol Corp. will transition selected acrylic emulsions from its Avon Lake, Ohio, site to other North American emulsion production facilities in Pedricktown, N.J., and Gastonia, N.C. The transition will begin during the third quarter this year, according to the company.
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BMW Expands New Jersey Operations as Part of Large U.S. Expansion Effort [ 6/17/2008 ]By: News Briefs
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. (June 17) — BMW of North America opened its new $100 million addition to its U.S. headquarters here, part of major expansion initiative in the United States.Read The Full Article
NEW Customer Service To Bring Hundreds of Jobs to Russellville, Ark. [ 6/17/2008 ]By: News Briefs
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (June 17) — N.E.W. Customer Service Cos. (NEW), a provider of extended service plans and buyer protection programs for consumer products, announced it is bringing 250 new customer care jobs with the opening of a contact center here. The new center would field in-bound consumer calls for one of the company’s largest clients, Wal-Mart and its subsidiary Sam’s Club.Read The Full Article
Leading British Local Internet Search Firm Announces U.S. Headquarters in Arizona [ 6/12/2008 ]By: News Briefs
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (June 12) —As part of its international expansion strategy, Locallife, one of the United Kingdom's largest providers of local information to major search engines and the highest ranked local search directory, is establishing a U.S. headquarters operation at SkySong, a global business and innovation center, here in the Phoenix metro area.Read The Full Article
Unilever To Locate Southeast Distribution Hub in Florida [ 6/12/2008 ]By: News Briefs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 12) — Unilever, an international consumer products manufacturing company, is relocating its Southeast distribution hub to a 772,000 square foot facility to be built here in the Westlake Industrial Park.
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TCP Expands Its West Coast Operations in California [ 6/10/2008 ]By: News Briefs
STOCKTON, Calif. (June 10) — TCP Inc., a manufacturer of energy efficient lighting products, will the relocate its West Coast distribution center and warehouse here to the Massie Industrial Park.Read The Full Article
Shoals Technologies Group to Open Manufacturing Facility, Headquarters in Tennessee [ 6/10/2008 ]By: News Briefs
GALLATIN, Tenn. (June 10) — The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development joined the city of Gallatin and Shoals Technologies Group to announce the company’s decision to expand its operations and headquarters here.Read The Full Article
GM To Shutter Assembly Plants in Response to Market Conditions [ 6/9/2008 ]By: News Briefs
WILMINGTON, Del. (June 3) — General Motors today announced a range of strategic initiatives to respond to growing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles and to economic and market challenges in North America. Rick Wagoner, chairman and CEO of the Detroit-based automaker, made the announcements here as part of the GM annual meeting of stockholders.Read The Full Article
Michigan To Support New Steel Casting Plant in Huron County [ 6/5/2008 ]By: News Briefs
PIGEON, Mich. (June 5) — Huron Casting Inc. (HCI) will build a $10 million manufacturing plant and add 150 jobs at its headquarters here. A $1.1 million grant made available by the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC), with funds provided by the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and a $996,000 Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) Category A grant provided by the Michigan Department of Transportation will support the expansion.Read The Full Article
Two Nevada Companies to Invest $25.7 Million in Expansion Projects [ 6/5/2008 ]By: News Briefs
WASHOE COUNTY, Nev. (June 5) — One company will build a new geothermal power facility, while the other will manufacture sensing and heating components and control systems.Read The Full Article
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (June 3) — GT Technologies is staying in this capital city of Florida, thanks in part to a series of financial incentives obtained with the help of local business leaders with an interest in keeping the $60 million company from relocating.Read The Full Article
Texas Instruments Reinforces Commitment to Tucson with Move to New Office Space [ 6/3/2008 ]By: News Briefs
TUCSON, Ariz. (June 3) — Texas Instruments Inc. will move from its current facility here into two of the former AOL buildings in the Williams Centre. The company has signed long-term leases for 100,000 square feet of space, which will become a “design center of excellence” and illustrates Texas Instruments’ commitment to retaining and growing its Tucson-based development of innovative, market-leading analog products.Read The Full Article
Auto Parts Manufacturer to Expand Headquarters, Manufacturing Center in Indiana [ 5/29/2008 ]By: News Briefs
FRANKLIN, Ind. (May 29) — Aluminum auto parts manufacturer Casting Technologies Co. and its parent, Compass Automotive Group, announced it will grow its manufacturing and headquarters operations here, creating 40 jobs.Read The Full Article
Kraft Foods Awarded Incentive from State of Delaware For Expansion [ 5/29/2008 ]By: News Briefs
DOVER, Del. (May 29) – Kraft Foods will expand production lines at its manufacturing facility here. The expansion will result in 40 new sustainable-wage jobs and an additional capital investment in state-of-the-art production equipment and employee training.Read The Full Article
Sam Dong Opens First U.S. Facility in Tennessee [ 5/27/2008 ]By: News Briefs
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (May 27) — The South Korea-based company will create up to 100 jobs in its first expansion endeavor outside its home country.Read The Full Article
Ohio Commission Urges Targeted Industry Attraction Grant to ViewRay [ 5/27/2008 ]By: News Briefs
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, Ohio (May 27) — Ohio’s Third Frontier Commission has recommended a $250,000 Targeted Industry Attraction grant to ViewRay Inc. The awards are contingent upon State Controlling Board approval.
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Novo Nordisk Grows its U.S. Headquarters Operations in New Jersey [ 5/22/2008 ]By: News Briefs
PRINCETON (May 22) — Novo Nordisk will expand its U.S. headquarters here. The new building has the capacity for more than 400 additional employees and will feature an in-house training facility capable of training 100 employees simultaneously.Read The Full Article
MPI Research Launching Major Expansion in Michigan [ 5/22/2008 ]By: News Briefs
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (May 22) — MPI Research will undertake a $330 million expansion project here. The project is expected to create 3,300 jobs at the company and an additional 3,300 indirect jobs during the next 15 years.Read The Full Article
Charlotte, North Carolina, Tops 2008 Listing of Best Places to Live [ 5/20/2008 ]By: News Briefs
HOWELL, Mich. (May 20) — For the second year in a row, America's best city in which to live lies within the borders of North Carolina, according to Relocate-America.com's annual list.Read The Full Article
Loan To Help Blue Sky Studios Relocate to Connecticut [ 5/20/2008 ]By: News Briefs
GREENWICH, Conn. (May 20) — The state-of-the-art animation company will bring 300 jobs to the state in a project valued at $32.5 million.Read The Full Article
German Automotive Supplier To Site Plant in Auburn, Alabama [ 5/15/2008 ]By: News Briefs
AUBURN, Ala. (May 15) — Selzer chooses the site over 26 other locations for its first facility in North America, adding to the state’s roster of automobile-related expansion projects.Read The Full Article
