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Welding 101: 6 Different Types

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In Germany, thermite welding was used on railroads and gas welding and cutting were perfected during this era. Many large companies across Europe and America turned to manufacturing machines and electrodes to meet the welding needs of the conflict. This rod is where “stick” welding gets its name from. 4) Energy beam welding.

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LOCATION FOCUS: The Heartland of America Beats Strong

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Illinois rail network offers 52 railroads that provide service to every part of the country and its prime location also makes the state a natural hub for air travel. Louis are Foreign Trade Zones, providing low-cost production and warehousing facilities for imported and export-bound products.

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Plastics On The Move

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continues to grow as demand for plastics in construction, automotive, and electrical/electronics markets expands. The eighth largest industry in the U.S.

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STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around

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This has allowed Kansas to give back to those who have served America, while also helping employers find workers with strong work ethics and diverse, valuable experiences. Kansas also has one of the best and most extensive railroad systems in the country; the state’s 4,776 miles of track account for 2.23 railroad miles.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America”

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Rendering of Hoosier Energy’s new LEED headquarters building under construction in Bloomington, Indiana. Several sites within Hendricks County are foreign trade zones, too. Switzerland County recently has completed construction on the Markland Business Park. Credit: Hoosier Energy). Indiana definitely has a unique story to tell.

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How One Nonprofit Housing Developer in Roanoke, Va., Is Restoring the Vacant Middle

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All too often, the discussion centers around building ourselves out of the housing crisis through new construction. While there are roadblocks to this method, just as with new construction, Restoration Housing —a small nonprofit housing developer located in Roanoke, Va. —is However, Ms.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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Brampton is in the heart of the Ontario Food Cluster, the second largest food-processing cluster in North America. The Coca-Cola Bottling Company’s 670,000-square-foot facility located in Brampton is one of the largest in North America, with over 800 employees. is the largest manufacturer of gingerbread house kits in North America.

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