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SK Siltron Investing $302M In Michigan Semiconductor Wafer Plant

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The new semiconductor wafer manufacturing and R&D operation will help meet the demand for electric vehicle components and is supported by a $1.5 The company plans to expand its Michigan operations to increase production of these wafers, which can be used in power system components for electric vehicles. million.

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My Kingdom for a Horse

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We figured incoming production metrics would give us an accurate fix on whether the traditionally dominant aero hubs in Metro Seattle and Wichita are in the process of being usurped by rising contenders in Charleston, SC and Mobile, AL. Aerospace Manufacturing sector.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

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In this year’s report, we expanded our established alternative energy categories to include rankings for natural gas production, nuclear energy, industrial electricity rates and lowest CO 2 emissions. Using these criteria, Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Indiana and Georgia took the top five slots in Best Infrastructure, respectively.

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

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The rapid and widespread adoption of mobile and social technologies within the last three years has changed the way customers and companies interact with one another—driving fundamental transformations to business processes and applications. AIRBUS: POWERFUL ENGINE FOR GROWTH IN MOBILE REGION.

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IBM Announces Creation Of 800-Job Technology Center In Downtown Baton Rouge

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The rapid and widespread adoption of mobile and social technologies within the last three years has changed the way customers and companies interact with one another – driving fundamental transformations to business processes and applications. No longer are our students just competing with their peers in Texas and Georgia for jobs.

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All About of Construction Equipment | Types of Construction Equipment | Machines Used in Construction | Heavy-Duty Equipment

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Trencher used to dig trenches, especially for laying pipes or electrical cables, for installing drainage. A hoist can be operated manually or electrically and this is their biggest advantage. They can easily grip the ground and can be easily mobilized on patchy terrain. Motor Scrapers. As for lifting medium, chain fiber etc.

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Pulse: 08/20/2012

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Georgia Georgia State University has selected Heery International to provide interior design and engineering services for the first phase of the adaptive reuse of the former SunTrust Bank headquarters building in downtown Atlanta. ENR New York. ENR Southeast. ENR Southwest. ENR Texas & Louisiana. 08/20/2012. Planning.