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Welding 101: 6 Different Types

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In Germany, thermite welding was used on railroads and gas welding and cutting were perfected during this era. Many large companies across Europe and America turned to manufacturing machines and electrodes to meet the welding needs of the conflict. This rod is where “stick” welding gets its name from. 4) Energy beam welding.

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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One of the fastest growing trends in the site selection business is the demand for certified industrial sites. Companies looking to build new facilities want sites that are ready to go and relatively risk free. ALABAMA SITES ARE READY FOR JOB-CREATING GROWTH. Across the U.S., million in capital investments.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Nissan North America Expanding in Canton, MS

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Phil Bryant and officials from Nissan North America announced a major expansion at the automobile manufacturer’s Canton, MS, plant. Bill Krueger, vice chairman of Nissan Americas, said. Also in late June, Rolls-Royce North America broke ground on its second jet engine test stand at NASA’s John C. By Carla Higgins.

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Some of the Oldest Buildings in the U.S.

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The largest cliff dwelling in North America, Cliff Palace is part of Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. As many as 100 people lived in Cliff Palace, which may have also been a social and administrative site with significant ceremonial importance. It is the oldest unchanged building in America’s capital, constructed in 1765.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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are implementing site certification programs called “shovel ready”—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. Certified shovel ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry.

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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

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Illinois rail network offers 52 railroads that provide service to every part of the country and its prime location also makes the state a natural hub for air travel. Chicago Executive Airport links Wheeling to the world—we regularly see international visitors from India to Canada to South America travel through our airport.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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When completed, the highway will bisect the region as a major transportation expressway traveling through rural areas to reach the front door of the Indianapolis International Airport and creating new interchange sites for manufacturers and logistics facilities seeking easy interstate access. Areva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,

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