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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. Louis and Indianapolis.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Nissan North America Expanding in Canton, MS

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The Canton facility currently produces the Altima, Armada SUV, Titan pickup truck and NV commercial van, and Nissan is preparing to start production of the Frontier pickup and Xterra SUV models in Canton this fall, as well, following an April 2011 announcement that the company would be moving production of these two models to Canton.

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Repower off-highway diesel equipment with EPA-compliant replacement engines

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To use a Tier 2 engine, for example, you must justify the reasons why no Tier 4 Final, 4i or 3 models on the market will meet the needs of your equipment. North America’s leading railroad company once called us on a Friday to replace an engine for a critical piece of maintenance equipment.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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1,677 miles of Class 1 railroads. Arkansas’s railroad infrastructure includes three Class I systems: Union Pacific, BNSF Railway, and Kansas City Southern Railway. In addition, the state has 22 smaller railroads operating over its more than 2,700 miles of track. Advance Arkansas Sites are premium large-acreage sites.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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Industry analysts say ConAgra is on the verge of splitting into two companies, as big food processing firms in general rethink their business models. its access to highways, water, railroad, and cargo airports has made this region of the United States an ideal location for new businesses to succeed. billion (the sale is pending).

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Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

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We have among the best assets in the world, including unparalleled access to global markets with our five international airports, seven Class I railroads, the third largest interstate highway system in the country, the third largest intermodal port in the world, and more. Jim-Schultz_quote_x630. Richelieu-Foods_Wheeling_1200x630.

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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. Major interchanges are located in communities around Illinois and more than 16,000 miles of state highways make the interstate routes accessible from every region of the state.

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