News & Education
#151 – Inside Our Industry – ZF ready for production of commercial vehicle PowerLine transmission in the U.S.
We do not often report on our clients, but we couldn’t pass on this opportunity to give a shout out to ZF on their new investment at their Gray Court, SC, manufacturing facility. A few years back, Agracel had the privilege to partner … Read more
#150 – Inside Our Industry – Survey of Rural Challenges 2023 Results
Agracel’s mission is “To be the premier industrial real estate developer for build-to-suits, acquisitions, and strategic investments in the secondary and tertiary markets, creating value for communities, companies, and stakeholders.” With that in mind, we thought we would share some results from our … Read more
#149 – Inside Our Industry – Why manufacturing jobs are attracting more young Minnesota workers
With so many manufacturing jobs going unfilled, it is imperative that companies find ways to attract and retain competent workers. Post in Northfield, Minnesota is working hard to bring in young workers. Below are excerpts from an article from the Star Tribune. Why … Read more
Development Quarterly – Winter 2023
Click to download the Winter 2023 Development Quarterly newsletter which includes the following: Front Page News – Agracel Acquires Baxter Enterprises Facilities Agracel Perspective – Mike Mumm Retires as Agracel CFO after 22 years Under Construction – Mobex Global Community Profile – Port … Read more
#148 – Inside Our Industry – In Ohio, Electric Cars Are Starting to Reshape Jobs and Companies
Many states with a heavy automotive manufacturing presence are facing this same scenario as Ohio. As the industry ramps up production of electric vehicles, communities and workers are keeping a weary eye on the future. Following are excerpts from a New York Times … Read more
#147 – Inside Our Industry – Construction Boom Beginning to Reshape the Manufacturing Sector
Two weeks ago we shared the Wall Street Journal article “America is Back in the Factory Business.” This week we are sharing the Key Findings and Conclusion of a more in-depth report from the Economic Innovation Group that explores where the manufacturing construction … Read more
#146 – Inside Our Industry – Top Ten Site Selection Factors
As an industrial developer, we agree wholeheartedly with this report from Whittaker Associates that reviewed Area Development’s 37th Annual Corporate Survey of corporate executives. Top Ten Site Selection Factors by Jami Gibson | Mar 31, 2023 | Whittaker Report Area Development recently published several articles related to the … Read more
#145 – Inside Our Industry – America Is Back in the Factory Business
Reshoring manufacturing can only occur if there is available space to produce the goods. This Wall Street Journal report is good news for the U.S. manufacturing industry. America Is Back in the Factory Business By John Keilman, Wall Street Journal, April 8, 2023 Record … Read more