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Aerospace: Soaring to New Heights
By John Bell (Jun/Jul 08)
Record-breaking sales and a trend toward globalization are lifting the aerospace industry above the unstable economic environment. MoreAerospace: Clear Skies Ahead
By Susan Avery (Jun/Jul 07)
North American aerospace manufacturers continue to enjoy the boom in business that began in 2003 and shows no sign of slowing. MoreAerospace Flies High
By Cynthia Scanlon (Jun/Jul 06)
After years of slow recovery, the industry has taken off, with strong domestic and international growth. More
Automotive Update: Bad News, Good News
By Steve Stackhouse (Oct/Nov 08)
Today’s headlines sound bleak, but industry analysts predict better days ahead. MoreDo the Clouds Hovering Over the U.S. Auto Industry Have a Silver Lining?
Automotive Site Guide (Sep 08)
The feeling is inescapable: automotive manufacturing seems to be an industry that’s run out of gas. That’s certainly the story that can be gleaned from the business headlines these days. MoreMaking the Most of Auto Industry Incentives
Automotive Site Guide (Sep 08)
Driven by consumer demand for fuel efficiency and alternative fuel vehicles, the automotive supply chain has been deeply affected by the cuts in production of SUVs and trucks, plant closures, and shifts in production location. MoreLogistics Challenges in a Changing Auto Industry
Automotive Site Guide (Sep 08)
The basic economics are changing for the American automobile industry at an alarming rate. Only a few years ago, decisions on product lines, engine platforms, style platforms, safety improvements, marketing development, and fashion were made for consumer demand out five to seven years. MoreOrganizations That Can Help With Auto-Related Site Needs
Automotive Site Guide (Sep 08)
Sponsoring organizations have provided profiles on their locations, which are becoming auto-related manufacturing hubs. More
Automotive: Putting on the Brakes?
By Steve Stackhouse (Feb/Mar 08)
Economic doldrums, demographic shifts, and climate change are among the factors forcing new realities on automakers. More
North American Automotive Industry Continues to Deliver
By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Oct/Nov 07)
Despite recent challenges, automakers and suppliers continue to exhibit confidence in the United States and Canada by announcing new projects and expansions and employing thousands of skilled workers. MoreHow to Site Your Next Facility: Site Selection Factors for Automotive Suppliers
By Dr. C. R. (Buzz) Canup, President, Canup & Associates, Inc.
(Automotive Site Guide Aug/Sep 07)
The site selection criteria and factors used in performing site location studies for automotive suppliers vary broadly across the industry. More Creating a Win-Win Situation: Incentives Opportunities for Auto Companies in Transition
By Larry Kramer, Incentis Group (Automotive Site Guide Aug/Sep 07)
How does an automotive manufacturer or supplier convince a state or community that economic incentives will play a vital role in enhancing the competitiveness and long-term viability of its operations? MoreEvolving Third-Party Logistics in the Auto Industry
By Kerry Zielinski, Director of Business Development, CEVA Logistics
(Automotive Site Guide Aug/Sep 07)
In the automotive industry these days, many companies are looking at strategic advantages in logistics to reduce costs. More Automotive Site Guide: Profiles
Automotive Site Guide (Aug/Sep 07)
Sponsoring organizations have provided profiles on their locations, which are becoming auto-related manufacturing hubs. More
How Can Biotechnology Companies Manage Growth and Mitigate Risk in a Global Market?
By Matthew Szuhaj, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Global Expansion Optimization Practice (Biotech Location Guide, May 08)
As the biotechnology industry matures beyond its R&D origins, first-generation biotech companies — like “Big Pharma” — before them, are facing important decisions about how to continue to develop products and establish production capacity to capitalize on the opportunities of a global marketplace. MoreBusiness Drivers When Constructing a Bio-Sciences Facility
By Jerry Guillorn and Stephen Neeson, LEED® AP, Structure Tone
(Biotech Location Guide, May 08)
The life sciences company’s construction services
partner must understand the firm’s present and — more importantly — future business model before work begins on a new facility. More Biotech Location Guide 2008 Editors Note: Biotech Companies Mature and Expand Their Global Reach
By Geraldine Gambale, Editor, Area Development Magazine
(Biotech Location Guide, May 08)
It has been said that biotech/life sciences companies, governmental entities, and the international community at large are all working together to feed, fuel, and heal the world — and the need has never been so great for all three. More Biotech Location Guide: Profiles
Biotech Location Guide (May 08)
Sponsoring organizations have provided profiles on their locations, which are becoming biotech hubs. More
Pharma and Biotech: Unstable Condition
By Mark Crawford (Apr/May 08)
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms in North America are restructuring to cut costs and diversify their marketshares — but profits are still high. MoreWhere Should You Locate Your Next Biotech Facility?
By Jonathan Sangster, Senior Managing Director, CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) (Biotech Location Guide Apr/May 07)
It is acknowledged that the definition of “biotech” is broad and can include the life sciences, bio-pharmaceuticals, biotechnologies, medical technologies, and more. MoreBiotech Incentives Help Create Winning Locations
By Tom Stringer, Director, Business Incentives Advisory; and Scot Butcher, Managing Director; Duff & Phelps LLC (Biotech Location Guide Apr/May 07)
Biotechnology has been and remains one of the most sought-after industries in economic development. The huge opportunities, dynamic growth, and high talent pool skill sets generated by the industry make biotech companies very attractive candidate companies in the eyes of state and local economic development officials. MoreBiotech Location Guide: Profiles
Biotech Location Guide (Apr/May 07)
Sponsoring organizations have provided profiles on their locations, which are becoming biotech hubs. More
Electronics: High Demand for High-Tech
By Marty Weil (Oct/Nov 08)
Despite the economic downturn, consumer electronics have become “must haves” for buyers worldwide, and emerging technologies continue to thrive. More
Electronics: New Gadgets = New Growth
By Cynthia Kincaid (Oct/Nov 07)
The once-flagging industry is recovering with in-demand new products, global distribution resources, and cooperation between manufacturers. MoreLocation Hollywood-Style
By Richard J. Maturi (Apr/May 06)
States are vying to woo film entertainment production away from international markets— as well as from Hollywood. More
Financial Services & IT: Heading for “Shore”
By Mark Crawford (Oct/Nov 07)
Security and cost concerns are driving more financial services and IT companies toward offshore and small-market “near-shore” locations. More
Food Processing Industry Continues to Evolve
Food processors worry about rising energy costs among other concerns, while trying to keep up with consumers’ demands for healthy, innovative products. More
Food Processing: Nourishing Customers' Needs
(Aug/Sep 07)
Faced with strong foreign competition, American food processors are producing superior products through innovative marketing and strong quality control. MoreFood Processing Prospers
By Cynthia Scanlon (Aug/Sep 06)
By catering to niche markets and expanding their use of technology, U.S. food manufacturers are staying ahead of global challengers. More
Nanotechnology: Potential for Revolution
By Jennifer LeClaire (Oct/Nov 08)
States and cities all over the country are competing for nanotech cluster status. But is this emerging science living up to the hype? More
Emerging Industries, Emerging Locations
By Jennifer LeClaire (Dec/Jan 08)
New technologies are pushing the development of new industry clusters. Here are some consultants’ ideas about which locations might be on the fast track for growth. MoreHigh-Tech Trends Have Global Effect
By Susan Avery (Oct/Nov 07)
It seems that nanotechnologies are becoming integrated into every U.S. industry — but the nation does not have a corner on the “high-tech” market. MoreHigh Tech Site Selection: Electronics Leverages the Digital Revolution
By Jennifer LeClaire (Oct/Nov 06)
Demand for consumer electronics is driving semiconductor fabricators to locate in the United States. MoreHigh Tech Site Selection: Nanotech Hot Spots
By Jennifer LeClaire (Oct/Nov 06)
While nanotechnology — a technology that creates small materials at the scale of molecules by manipulating single atoms — is often associated with the life sciences and energy sectors, it is taking big steps into the electronics industry. MoreHigh Tech Site Selection: Tapping Into China’s Technology Trends
By Steve Stackhouse (Oct/Nov 06)
High-tech growth sectors include telecom, electronics, and transportation. But government influence may steer investors’ location preferences. MoreHigh-Tech Development: What’s Next?
By Mark Crawford (Oct/Nov 06)
The science may be changing, but high-tech companies’ need for skilled people and low costs remains the same. More
Medical Devices: All Boom, No Bust
By Mark Crawford (Apr/May 08)
North America leads the world in medical device research and development, with the needs of an aging population at the center of the industry’s growth. MoreMedical Design & Manufacturing Breakthroughs
By John Bell (Apr/May 06)
Once the stuff of science fiction, today’s technologically advanced products can increase both the length and quality of our lives. More
Plastics: The Bioresin Revolution
By Clare Goldsberry (Jun/Jul 08)
There are many ways that plastics can offer true “green” alternatives in a variety of applications. And the industry is working overtime to keep the products coming. MorePlastics and Packaging Prosper
By Clare Goldsberry (Jun/Jul 07)
This growing sector continues to thrive by adapting to the needs of customers and responding to environmental concerns. MorePlastics Industry Bounces Back
By Clare Goldsberry (Jun/Jul 06)
Opportunities are growing as U.S. plastics manufacturers stay ahead of global competition with new processes and innovations. MoreSTATE RESOURCES
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