Expansion Management

Growth is the Name of the Game in Thailand

March 7, 2013

For this entire week, no matter where I go, all I hear is how this country is growing.

Whether it's visiting American Axel Manufacturing, or Pfizer's new division, called Zoetis, executives are constantly discussing plans for expansion. It could be due to increased market share in the Asian region or the need for more R&D, or simply following the strategic plan to grow.

A visit to the largest deep sea port, Laem Chabang, brings talk of expanding capability due to increased traffic. The lot housing the autos waiting for export is enormous.

And large isn’t close to being the right word for the new Ford plant that expanded last year.

Every major auto company, and many Tier 1 and 2 companies have a large presence in the country’s industrial estates and many have expanded or are talking about future plans.

Aerospace is increasing as well as a visit to Primus International proved.

The growth, supported by a strong infrastructure, is amazing and shows no sign of slowing down any time soon.

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Senior Editor Adrienne Selko manages IndustryWeek’s Expansion Management, delivering ideas and information about how successful manufacturers leverage location to gain competitive advantage. She explores the strategies behind why companies located their headquarters, research institutes, factories, warehouse and distribution centers and other facilities where they did, and how they benefit from the decision.

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Adrienne received a bachelor’s of business administration from the University of Michigan and is especially interested in wellness and natural health.