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Auto Truck Group Expanding Indiana Operations

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Founded in 1918, Auto Truck Group transforms truck bodies and chassis into functional, task-specific work trucks for a wide range of customers across the construction, energy and utility, telecommunications, municipal and state government, and railroad industries.

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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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Located on 250 acres of land at ADM’s Decatur processing complex, the new intermodal ramp offers direct access to three Class I railroads and close proximity to four interstate highways and a major U.S. According to the American Association of Railroads, U.S. Louis and Indianapolis.

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STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around

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In addition, the state offers a payroll withholding tax retention program and sales tax exemptions and recently lowered personal income taxes. Kansas is a right-to-work state, bringing one additional cost saving to employers. railroad miles. In addition to a strong work ethic, Kansas workers are highly educated.

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Granex Opens First U.S. Location In Tampa

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Granex, a manufacturer of granite and marble slab, recently chose Tampa, FL to establish its new headquarters and first location in the United States. Granex ships more than 300 truckloads of product every year across North America and more than 350 containers across the world from the Port of Tampa Bay.

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State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success

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Photo: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.). The Twin Cities—the state’s economic engine—had the lowest unemployment rate of any major metropolitan area in the country. The Twin Cities—the state’s economic engine—had the lowest unemployment rate of any major metropolitan area in the country.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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That infrastructure, combined with an affordable, qualified workforce and a favorable business climate, make the state an ideal location for businesses wanting to easily move bulk commodities and consumer goods. 1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. 16,416 miles of state and U.S. Hunt and ABF Freight Systems.

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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. percent of all foreign goods imported to the United States.”. employment growth. government, a Foreign Trade Zone is an area within the United States, in or near a U.S.

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