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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. billion in 2012 after soaring 30 percent in 2011. percent to $68.1

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Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering Software

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Monday, November 21, 2011. Estimating Software serving customers doing highway, utility, tunnel, earthwork , bridges, environmental, paving, dams, wastewater, and pipeline and railroad construction. If you are a newbie in the estimating service zone then you should know about construction estimating checklist and how to organize them.

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

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via a 14,500-mile inland waterway system, six Class One railroads and a nexus of interstate highways, New Orleans is the port of choice for the movement of everything from steel, rubber and manufactured goods to commodities like coffee,” said Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. With its proximity to the center of the U.S. and Japan combined.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Soaring To New Heights

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Revenue was up 4 percent compared with 2011, while operating profit was up 2% over 2011. Adjacent to Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific Railroads and Interstates 20 and 49, companies at AeroPark are strategically located near some of the largest consumer markets in the South. billion in operating profit. Highway 165, U.S.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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percent increase from 2011, remaining at 8.5 In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. percent increase over 2011 levels. Wilson predicts that these supply chain management improvements will continue even as higher volumes return to the market place.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: The Process of Food

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In 2011, the food manufacturing sector employed almost 16,500 people with an average annual salary of $54,081. by Business Facilities in 2010 and 2011. Using the IDA and Empire Zone program, $3.3 million of infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, lighting and a railroad siding) was constructed at no cost to local taxpayers.

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The Process of Food

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In 2011, the food manufacturing sector employed almost 16,500 people with an average annual salary of $54,081. by Business Facilities in 2010 and 2011. Using the IDA and Empire Zone program, $3.3 million of infrastructure (roads, water, sewer, lighting and a railroad siding) was constructed at no cost to local taxpayers.