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Bootstraps for Building

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Allentown, located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley and the third most-populous city in Pennsylvania, has a glorious history. When the industrial revolution unfolded in the 1830s, Allentown became the center of Pennsylvania’s iron industry and a railroad hub. 119,000, is one of the fastest-growing cities in Pennsylvania.

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NOLA Tops Logistics List, San Jose Leading IT Hub In BF’s 2013 Metro Rankings Report

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via a 14,500-mile inland waterway system, six Class One railroads and a nexus of interstate highways, New Orleans is the port of choice for the movement of everything from steel, rubber and manufactured goods to commodities like coffee,” said Editor in Chief Jack Rogers. “With its proximity to the center of the U.S.

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ASTM vs ASME Standards: Whats the Difference?

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This committee started in Pennsylvania, which is where the headquarters are located. Today, it is known as ASTM International with offices across the globe including one in Washington DC.

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How to plan your warehouse layout

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The 124,000-square-foot office and warehouse expansion for The Dial Corporation in St. A 306,000-square-foot addition to a Walgreens distribution center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The 92,000-square-foot expansion to Spartan Light Metal Products in Sparta, Illinois. Louis, Missouri. Infrastructure needs inform warehouse layout.

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State Focus: Minnesota’s Formula For Success

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broke ground on a 217,000-square-foot office and manufacturing complex in Shakopee that will create about 329 jobs. Olympus, a Pennsylvania-based maker of precision surgical instruments and related products, announced plans in November to build a $37 million research, development and manufacturing facility in Brooklyn Center.

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

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Inspired by New Urbanism design principles, the complex will include an office building that will house the new IBM Services Center, as well as a separate, 11-story residential building with 95 river-view apartments and nine separate town homes. million office building will be funded by the State of Louisiana ($14.8

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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Tennessee

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Runners-up in the 2013 competition included Utah, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and Pennsylvania. In addition to boasting the number one cargo airport in North America, Greater Memphis has five Class-I railroads and the 4th-largest inland port. The state has put in place a solid foundation for robust job creation for years to come.”.