November/December 2007 | Trade and Industry Development

November/December 2007

Trade & Industry Development Magazine

Both plastics and metals have become a part of our everyday lives. With these industries growing, relocations and expansions are inevitable. Read our articles, “Plastics – from Bags to Medical Devices to Rockets” and “New Technology and Specialized Products Keep Metal Fabrication Companies on the Economic Development Radar Screen,” to gather some insight into making the best location decisions.
 
“Setting Your Sights on Shovel-Ready Sites” will offer some insight into why these are so important in selecting a new location. And “The Plastic Fork in the Road” explains how polymer clusters are formed and the advantages they provide.
 
You’ll also find articles from SPI and AMT. SPI recently launched an innovative program that uses the next generation of search technology to connect plastics industry buyers and sellers. AMT has begun to develop MTConnect – a communication protocol that helps machines, controls and sensors from different suppliers to communicate with each other.
 
Our Area Spotlights include Michigan, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. Be sure to read these articles – these states have a lot to offer and may be the best location for your new project.

In this issue

Mississippi

BY: Gray Swoope

Now more than ever, Mississippi is at the forefront of leading edge technology and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. Both the metal fabrication and polymer industries are thriving here as more companies recognize the advantages of a Mississippi location. The state’s pro-business leadership, attractive incentives and a workforce that has been characterized as “skilled, productive and dedicated” by some of the world’s most respected companies have combined to create an environment where businesses can truly prosper. more....