Remove 2014 Remove Industrial Remove Railroad Remove Retail
article thumbnail

California-Based Logistics Company Picks Indiana

Business Facilities

Last year the company shipped more than half a million parts across the nation, which is a 40 percent increase from 2014. From our central location to our world-class airports, interstates, railroads and waterways, Indiana is a state that works for logistics.

Indiana 56
article thumbnail

Location Focus: Illinois – Trying to Make Headway in Every Way

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2014 issue. Projections show that even just a 15 percent increase in 2014 could generate an additional 1,725 jobs and infuse another $10 million into Illinois’ economy.”. By Robert Tilton. Pat Quinn and state agencies are working together to advance Illinois. percent for a secure, 30-year fixed-rate mortgage.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2014 issue. To read about the 2014 state rankings, visit this link.). The thriving high-tech industry in Austin has made Texas the second-largest semiconductor job market after California, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. By Business Facilities Staff.

Metro 111
article thumbnail

Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

Business Facilities

The overall cost of the logistics industry rose another 3.1 percent in 2014 to $1.45 percent in 2014. The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 percent to $80 billion in 2014.

Roads 41
article thumbnail

Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The recent mega-mergers of major food companies like Kraft with Heinz and AB InBev with SABMiller are a sign consolidation of established companies but also an opportunity for new entrants to the market and cost-reduction throughout the industry. Not all of these acquisitions have worked out. ConAgra bought Ralcorp in 2012 for $6.8

Indiana 40
article thumbnail

Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the March/April 2014 issue. logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33 In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. According to the report, the all-cargo air industry is facing “chronic over-capacity and deteriorating yield.”. Spending in the U.S.

article thumbnail

BUSINESS REPORT: Joplin Area Rises From The Rubble And Reaches For New Heights

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the January/February 2014 issue. 6, 2014 with the opening of three new schools: Irving Elementary, Soaring Heights Elementary and East Middle School. 6, 2014 with the opening of three new schools: Irving Elementary, Soaring Heights Elementary and East Middle School. By Jonathan Sanders.