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Coming To America
A growing number of Chinese manufacturers are setting up shop in the United States. In these tough times, economic development agencies are welcoming them with open arms.

In late July, Hong Kong-based Mamtek International Ltd. broke ground on a new manufacturing plant in Moberly, Mo. The plant, which will produce a no-calorie sugar substitute called Sweet-O, is expected to create more than 600 jobs over the next few years and pump $46 million into the local economy.

The new plant will be a godsend for the city of Moberly, where job losses in the manufacturing sector have contributed to a nearly 10% unemployment rate. But Mamtek's commitment to build a greenfield plant in Moberly was no miracle. The city sold $39 million in bonds to help finance the construction of the facility, and the state kicked in $14.4 million in tax credits and $2 million in Community Development Block Grant funds, among other incentives.

The groundbreaking took place just 90 days after Mamtek executives first visited Moberly -- a breakneck pace in the world of economic development.

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Expansion Management Articles & News

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Ford's Sales in China, India Up 37%

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9/2/2010

Whirlpool to Build New Manufacturing Facility in Tennessee

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9/2/2010

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Company is consolidating some operations from Ohio facility.

8/30/2010

Plastic Molder to Locate Production Facility in South Carolina

California-based company seeking a “broader reach.”

8/30/2010

Corning to Expand Light-Duty Diesel Capacity in Germany

Company says it is keeping pace with growth in clean-diesel products.

8/30/2010

Russia's Avtovaz Plans New Ultra-cheap Car

Company is building a new production line

8/27/2010

MAN to Launch New Truck Brand in China

MAN will transfer technology used in its TGA heavy truck line to Chinese company Sinotruk.

8/26/2010

Nutritional Supplement Maker Moves Headquarters to Corona, Calif.

Facility doubles Wellington Foods’ production capacity.

8/24/2010

Serbia Home to New Electric Car Parts Factory

Yura Corp. sets up shop in Nis

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