Europe-Middle East region claims most new activity by three key measures

Article Abstract:

In terms of investment, employees and floor space, Europe and the Middle East region had the most new and expanded facilities activity in 1999. On a global basis in 1999, the average investment value of the top 20 facilities was $1.2 billion, compared to $788 billion in 1998. In 1999, the average top 20 facilities added over 1,500 new jobs, versus 920 in 1998. In terms of floor size, 315,000 square feet in 1998, versus 415,000 square feet in 1998. Based on dollar value, Europe and the Middle East accounted for 35% of the facilities. In terms of investment, Exxon China Petrochemical Company Ltd. ranks first with its $3,000 million new petrochemicals facility in China.

World, New Plant & Equipment, Statistical Data Included, Statistics, Factories

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The 36th annual guide to state legislative activity

Article Abstract:

This overview of economic development and incentive programs and legislation by state highlights those which will have the greatest impact on economic development. Charts are included that show current incentives programs. All fifty states and Puerto Rico are covered.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Scientific Research and Development Services, Legal/Government Regulation, Puerto Rico, Development, Economic Programs-Total Govt, Administration of Economic Programs, Laws, regulations and rules, Economic development, State budgets

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Homeward bound

Article Abstract:

The trends in site selection for expansion of companies in the United States and from outside U.S. are discussed. Most of the big companies of the U.S. prefer to open and operate their plants within the country though it is more expensive. The same trend is seen in non-U.S. companies, as they also prefer to expand to the United States.

Business expansion, Industrial locations, Industrial location

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