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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. EB welding is unbeatable in quality and it’s the “big guy” of welding processes.

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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. Chicago Executive Airport links Wheeling to the world—we regularly see international visitors from India to Canada to South America travel through our airport.

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Granex Opens First U.S. Location In Tampa

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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. Florida’s business-friendly environment and world-class infrastructure are helping manufacturers like Granex ship products across the world.”.

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

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The City of Tell City hosts the Perry County Port Authority (PCPA), which operates the Hoosier Southern Railroad connecting the Tell City River Port to the Norfolk Southern Railroad. The post LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana — More And More Roads Are Leading To “The Crossroads Of America” appeared first on Business Facilities.

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STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around

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Kansas boasts one of the most business-friendly environments in the U.S. Kansas’ strong business environment is supported by one of the state’s most valuable assets—a skilled and dedicated workforce. 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

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State Focus – Kansas: The Sunflower State Is Blooming and Booming

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K nown as the Sunflower State, Kansas boasts a highly skilled workforce, outstanding infrastructure, low operating costs and a location in the heart of America. the state offers easy access to clients across North America. This railroad system includes the Logistics Park Kansas City intermodal facility located in Edgerton, Kansas.

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

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Most of our properties were built around the turn of the century when Roanoke was rapidly growing as a railroad hub. Let’s look for opportunities within the existing built environment too.” —is working to ensure historic preservation is a part of the Missing Middle Housing movement. However, Ms.

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