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Auto Truck Group Expanding Indiana Operations

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The company, which specializes in the design, manufacture and installation of truck equipment for a wide variety of customers, trades and industries, continues to secure new clients. Allen County Council will consider additional incentives.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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billion monoethylene glycol—or MEG—plant at the junction of United States Interstate 10 and 210. There are 2-Class I railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and the Union Pacific (UP) that serve the parish and a short line that accesses the major industrial areas. The Port has secured $56.8 Photo: SWLA).

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State Focus – Kansas: The Sunflower State Is Blooming and Booming

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This city is home to Kansas State University, which is respected across the country as a leader in animal health research. Due to Kansas State’s strengths in this area, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is constructing its new National Bio and Agro Defense Facility in Manhattan, a $1.25

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SPECIAL REPORT: Two Train Cars Forward, Three Cargo Ships Back

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It is the largest business practice a company has to manage and to be deemed successful and efficient it should be done in a cost-effective, timely, safe and secure fashion. The Railroad sector was the big winner with a 15.3 The United States has the largest freight transportation system in the world.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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T he United States is the largest trading nation in the world for goods and services with more than 300 land, air and sea ports. Ports also play a role in national security by supporting the mobilization, deployment and resupply of U.S. percent of all foreign goods imported to the United States.”. By the BF Staff.

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

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“LSU’s College of Engineering is committed to developing a mutually beneficial partnership with IBM and LED that stimulates economic growth and helps to meet the workforce development needs of the state.”. million office building will be funded by the State of Louisiana ($14.8 automotive industry, the United States (10.3

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

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RR: Railroad. SEC: Second, Section, Secondary, Security System. USG: United States Gauge, United States Gypsum Company. USS: United States Standard. RMS: Root Mean Squared. RMV: Remove. RN: Riser Nipple. RO: Rough Opening. ROB: Rod Out Basin. ROW: Right of Way. RPM: Revolutions Per Minute.