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Raytheon Opens New Missile Factory In Alabama

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Factory technicians will use special transport vehicles for moving missiles inside the factory. Powered by a lithium battery, the transporters use their own internal positioning system for safely and efficiently maneuvering through the facility to the workstations. Richard Shelby of Alabama.

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FedEx Ground, Lockheed Martin Expanding In Alabama

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FedEx Ground will invest $52 million in Montgomery; Lockheed Martin will invest $16.5 million in Huntsville.

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SNAPSHOTS: 60 Seconds…with with Greg Canfield, Secretary, Alabama Department of Commerce

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Greg Canfield, Secretary, Alabama Department of Commerce. plant in the state is already drawing attention to Alabama worldwide; much like the Mercedes-Benz announcement did in 1993. But one look at photos the National Transportation Safety Board took of the battery container from a Jan. By Business Facilities Staff.

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Alabama is BF’s 2015 State of the Year

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Alabama is BF’s 2015 State of the Year originally appeared on Business Facilities (BF) Magazine. 30 — Alabama has been named Business Facilities’ 2015 State of the Year. This year, Alabama snatched a coveted jewel for its high-tech hub, Google’s $600-million data center. TINTON FALLS, NJ — Dec.

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Alabama’s 2017 Exports Set New Record

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Alabama exports totaled a record $21.7 Read: Alabama’s 2017 Exports Set New Record at BusinessFacilities.com. billion last year, thanks in large part to increased overseas shipments of automobiles, aircraft components, chemicals, paper, and minerals.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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A supplier network already is queuing up to put down roots in Alabama to service Airbus. Robert Bentley met with Labinal officials during a visit to the Farnborough International Air Show in England last year and encouraged the company to locate in Alabama. Labinal is part of the French aerospace conglomerate, Safran Group.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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Top products exported from the region were transportation equipment, machinery, except electrical, computer and electronics, and electrical equipment, appliance and components. Mexico and Canada alone account for more than two-thirds of the Detroit region’s exports. Canada is also the largest trading partner to the U.S.

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