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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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T he United States is the largest trading nation in the world for goods and services with more than 300 land, air and sea ports. It is here that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces the import and export laws and regulations of the U.S. Over 420,000 persons were employed at some 2,900 firms that used FTZs during the year.

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Location Focus: The Carolinas – Growth Climate Warms In The Carolinas

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Some of the current manufacturing operations and raw materials at GKN’s Alamance County facility in Mebane will shift to Lee County. GKN employees will be re-trained to handle the advanced manufacturing equipment to support new business expansion projects for the company across North Carolina. However, no positions will be moved.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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The State of Florida and Space Florida really understood our business needs and gave us an outstanding offer to locate in Exploration Park. Our high-volume satellite production uses many of the same technologies as aircraft production and Florida has become a center of excellence for both aviation and space related technologies.