NMSS - Industry Profiles

Industry: Manufacturing & Machining Advantages

sandy — Tue, 02 May 2006 21:33:10 -0600

Manufacturing & Machining Advantages

The manufacturing and machining climate in Metro New Mexico encourages strong, healthy companies. Industry-wide incentives make the state an attractive place for expansion and relocation. The metro area offers IRBs, a manufacturing investment tax credit, a job training incentive program, and no inventory taxes.

The state offers:

Research Affiliations

Manufacturing Training and Technology Center (UNM) - supports teaching and training, research and development, start-up companies, manufacturing prototyping, and extension service activities
New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership (New Mexico MEP) - provides technical and business resources to manufacturers
New Mexico 9000 - assists businesses with obtaining IS0 9000 certification through workshops and consulting. The New Mexico 9000 is an alliance of the New Mexico Economic Development Department, Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories.

Trade Association

Society of Manufacturing Engineers - networking and knowledge that enables growth in manufacturing

Industry: High Technology Advantages

sandy — Tue, 02 May 2006 14:19:31 -0600

High Technology Advantages

New Mexico has many incentives to help your high-tech company expand or relocate. With the relatively high salaries in the field and the moderate cost of living in Metro New Mexico, high tech workers enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.

The state offers a host of opportunities and incentives to high-tech companies, including commercialization programs between our two national labs and private industry that facilitate tech transfer projects, and a growing number of research parks and incubators.

The state also offers tax incentives:

Research Affiliations

Center for High Technology Materials - One of New Mexico's Centers of Technical Excellence, CHTM is renowned for its work in semiconductor and thin-film materials; high resolution fabrication; optoelectronic device design and fabrication; laser spectroscopy and laser processing of materials; semiconductor manufacturing metrology; and thin-film technologies.
Center for Micro-Engineered Materials - Hosts the National Science Foundation's Ceramic and Composite Materials Center. Research objectives are to understand and use molecular and near-molecular processes to synthesize improved ceramic materials with controlled composite structures at nano- to micro-length scales.
High Performance Computing Education and Research Center - Provides supercomputing for government agencies, UNM, other academic institutions and industry.
Nano Network of NM - Promotes collaboration between corporate nanotechnology developers and New Mexico start-up companies, fosters relationships between worldwide nanotech developers and New Mexico nanotech groups, and increases sponsored research and licenses of New Mexico based companies.
Technology Research Collaborative - Coordinates economic cluster development and networking activities around the state to help streamline the commercialization of technology.

Trade Associations

Alliance for Photonic Technology - Includes UNM's Center for High Technology Materials, the Phillips Research Site, Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Labs. Enhances U.S. competitiveness in lasers, optoelectronics and fiberoptics by smoothing the path for private firms to work with R&D participants.
MANCEF (Micro and Nanotechnology Commercialization Education Foundation)- Globally supports the creation, exchange, and dissemination of knowledge vital to people, organizations, and governments interested in the commercialization of miniaturization technologies.
New Mexico Optics Industry Association - NMOIA is dedicated to bringing together optics-related businesses, institutions, and professionals to foster the growth of this very important industry in New Mexico.
Technology Industries Association (TIA) - Umbrella organization for New Mexico's private sector high-tech enterprises. Members range from small, highly advanced laser research companies to multinational computer chip corporations.

Industry: Energy Advantages

sandy — Mon, 01 May 2006 13:25:56 -0600

Energy Advantages

In today's economic climate, it's critical to improve energy efficiency and find better ways to utilize our natural resources. New Mexico is an 'energy state,' with programs relating to the development and use of hydrogen power, as well as solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass resources.

The state offers a host of opportunities and incentives to energy-related companies, including commercialization programs between our two national labs and private industry that facilitate technology transfer, and a growing number of research parks and incubators.

The state offers:

Research Affiliations

Center for Global Environmental Technologies - University of New Mexico; Develops new technologies and engineering approaches to solve problems related to stratospheric ozone depletion and global warming.
Earth Data Analysis Center - University of New Mexico; Provides services in geospatial data technologies.
Hydrogen Technology Partnership (HyTep) - Albuquerque; HyTeP's vision is New Mexico Leadership in Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology. New Mexico will develop the first hydrogen economy in the United States.
Laboratory Partnerships With Small Business - Enables Sandia National Labs to provide $5,000 of technical assistance in urban areas and $10,000 in rural areas to small businesses.

Trade Associations

New Mexico Association of Energy Engineers provides information on the dynamic field of energy efficiency, energy services, deregulation, facility management, plant engineering, and environmental compliance.
New Mexico Solar Energy Association is an educational nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting solar energy and related sustainable practices.
Western Petroleum Marketers Association provides resources for education, training, and exchange of ideas.

Industry: Digital Business Advantages

sandy — Mon, 01 May 2006 10:10:51 -0600

Digital Business & Media Advantages

State-wide incentives make New Mexico very competitive in a high-tech global market. With more than 850 companies employing 12,000-15,000 people, IT/Software is one of our largest high-tech clusters, while film production is rapidly becoming a thriving economic force in the state. New Mexico offers a 25% tax rebate on all production expenditures that are subject to taxation by the state and a no-interest loan for up to $15M for qualifying feature films or television projects. The state also offers a 50% wage reimbursement program for on-the-job training of state residents in technical and crew positions.

The state offers:

Trade Associations/Other Resources

New Mexico Film Office offers services such as a location breakdown, arranging itineraries for location scouts, acts as a liaison with other agencies and offers guidance throughout the permitting process.
New Mexico Information Technology and Software Association business and technology peer groups for IT products and services.
NM Internet Professionals Association links the Metro area's growing dot-com companies, Internet Service Providers, and Web design, engineering, and marketing firms.

Industry: Ops Centers Advantages

sandy — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 17:59:28 -0600

Operations Center Advantages

Customer relationship centers, telemarketing and back office operations are a strong economic force in Metro New Mexico, with many companies expanding or relocating here. The state offers a wide variety of financial incentives as part of its commitment to developing its economic base. In addition to across-the-board incentives, CRM businesses can take advantage of these industry-specific incentives.

The state offers:

Industry: Electronics Advantages

sandy — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 16:38:38 -0600

Electronics Advantages

New Mexico offers the electronics industry a wide variety of financial incentives as part of its commitment to developing its economic base. In addition to commercialization programs, your electronics company can take advantage of venture funding opportunities and research parks and incubators.

The state offers:

Research Affiliations

UNM's Center for High Technology Materials has a national reputation for its work in optoelectronics and microelectronics. It's a 'Center of Excellence' for Sematech.
UNM's Manufacturing Training and Technology Center, trains both UNM students and technicians from Central New Mexico Community College. Its clean room, with equipment donated by Intel, provides space to prototype devices for startup companies like Agiloptics, MEMX, and Radiant Technologies.
New Mexico 9000 helps small companies achieve ISO compliance and certification at a modest cost.
NM High Tech Jobs - Sponsored by Technology Ventures Corporation, this free job-matching service supports New Mexico's technology-based job growth.

Trade Associations

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (New Mexico Chapter) -The goals are to promote awareness of quality methods and best practices, and support technology transition through an active program of networking and education
National Electronics Contractors Association (New Mexico Chapter) - represents highly qualified, reliable and experienced electrical contractors

Industry: Bio-Based Advantage

sandy — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 15:13:07 -0600

Bio-Based Advantages

New Mexico offers a wide variety of financial incentives to bio-based businesses as part of its commitment to developing this technology cluster.

The state offers:

Technology organizations and special partnerships create a unique competitive advantage for industries located in New Mexico. Commercialization programs between Metro New Mexico's national labs and private industry facilitate tech transfer projects. In addition, a host of venture funding opportunities and research parks and incubators

help bio-based companies compete in a global economy.

Research Affiliations

Center for Advanced Studies - University of New Mexico; State-funded center for excellence housed within the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Research focus is on tiny scales, intense fields, and complex systems.
Center for Global Environmental Technologies - University of New Mexico; Develops new technologies and engineering approaches to solve problems related to stratospheric ozone depletion and global warming.
Center for Micro-Engineered Materials - University of New Mexico; Hosts the National Science Foundation's Ceramic and Composite Materials Center. Research objectives are to understand and use molecular and near-molecular processes to synthesize improved ceramic materials with controlled composite structures at nano- to micro-length scales.
Earth Data Analysis Center - University of New Mexico; Provides services in geospatial data technologies.
Hydrogen Technology Partnership (HyTep) - Albuquerque; HyTeP's vision is New Mexico's leadership in hydrogen and fuel cell technology. New Mexico will develop the first hydrogen economy in the United States.
Laboratory Partnerships With Small Business - Enables Sandia National Labs to provide $5,000 of technical assistance to small businesses in urban areas and $10,000 in rural areas .

Trade Associations

NM Biotechnology and Biomedical Association - Albuquerque; With over 40 participants in Albuquerque, the Association provides community for the industry, pursues commercialization of life science ideas, and provides a focal point for identifying resources necessary to promote the growth of bioscience businesses.

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Advantages

sandy — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 17:30:48 -0600

Aviation & Aerospace Advantages

The business climate in Metro New Mexico encourages strong, healthy industries. The state offers a variety of financial incentives as part of its commitment to developing its economic base.

The state offers:

Research Affiliation

The Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP): sponsored by NASA, the program encourages organizations that have received NASA research funds in the past to become Alliance Partners for the purpose of economic development support to the small business community.

Trade Associations

Professional Aerospace Contractors Association - PACA was founded in 1984 to promote a healthy and vigorous relationship between the aerospace industry and government agencies in New Mexico.
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Albuquerque section) - AIAA advocates for technological leadership, and a strong and proactive international focus in the aerospace industry
New Mexico Aviation/Aerospace Association - association will promote three basic goals; creating educational opportunities for people to pursue careers in the industry, providing a unified industry voice in the public arena, and encouraging local companies to network among themselves.

Industry: Energy Top Employers

sandy — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 13:02:42 -0600

'Gazelle' Companies

Locally-grown bio-based companies that more than doubled their employment and increased their revenues by 50% in the last three years include:

Affordable Solar Group LLC - Designs and distributes solar electric and wind systems.
Sacred Power, Inc. - A Native American-owned renewable energy company, Sacred Power recently received a $1.9 million federal grant to bring electricity to parts of the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona.

Source: The Albuquerque Journal Business Outlook, 'Flying 40' June 2007

Energy Top Employers

Many companies are exploring the commercial potential of solar, wind and biomass energy. Active companies in this cluster include:

Albuquerque

AAA Solar Supply Inc. - Manufactures solar air collectors and heat exchangers.
Advent Solar - Advent's products are based on an advanced proprietary solar cell design that Advent licensed exclusively from Sandia National Labs. The company recently secured $30 million in Series C funding to build and operate a 25 megawatt plant located in Mesa del Sol, a new 12,000-acre development and solar cluster in southwest Albuquerque.
Array Technologies - Manufactures solar electric trackers and control systems.
Direct Power and Water - Manufactures mounting racks; installs photovoltaics and system integration.
Emcore - A manufacturer of satellite solar cells, Emcore is committed to minimizing the impact on the environment. The company closed its California solar panel assembly plant to consolidate work in a state-of-the-art facility here. In late 2006, Emcore decided to relocate its headquarters from NJ to Albuquerque and expand its plant in the Sandia Science and Technology Park. It will add 50-80 jobs in 2007.
Gratings, Inc. - Gratings provides microstructural and nanostructural approaches to challenges facing the microelectronics and power industries.
Intelligent Energy - This international company specializes in the development of fuel cell and hydrogen generation technologies.
Matrix Solar Technologies, Inc. - Is a solar module manufacturer whose products are now in high demand.
Radiant Heating Systems Inc. - Wholesale supplier of high-efficiency radiant heating equipment.
Solar Automation Inc. - Designs and develops manufacturing systems and machinery for solar panels.
Solstar Energy Devices - Portable solar power; provides power to satellite communications.
UniRac Inc. - Designs and manufactures mounting structures for PV arrays.
Zia Power, Inc. - A NY-based startup, plans to build a solar-power components factory in NM that would hire 60-100 employees. Zia Power recently received an exclusive license for 4 patents from Sandia National Labs to produce parts for photovoltaic panels. The company decided to locate a plant in NM because of the expertise of scientists at Sandia and assistance from Technology Ventures Corp in Albuquerque.
Zomeworks Corporation - Zomeworks develops and manufactures passive solar energy products.

Rio Rancho

ELEMENTAL resources - Designs, sells, installs and services solar photovoltaic systems.

Santa Fe

Cedar Mountain Solar LLC - Design, installation and service of solar heating systems.
Positive Energy - Designs, services and installs grid-tied and off-grid solar water pumping and backup power systems.

Tijeras

Enhancement Electronics Inc. - Manufactures electronic motion control systems that track the sun for heat, light and electricity.

The Hydrogen Technology Partnership (HyTep) is a statewide alliance representing industry, business, research laboratories, universities, and government. HyTep focuses on hydrogen fuel cell R&D demonstration and commercialization.

Industry: Operations Centers Top Employers

sandy — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 22:44:36 -0600

Operations Centers Top Employers

In recent years, New Mexico has attracted several large customer service-oriented businesses, with employees numbering from 100 to well over 1000. The top employers include:

Albuquerque

American Express Travel Services - Inbound travel service calls, 100 employees
Citi Cards - Credit card collection, 1200 employees
ClientLogic - Technical support center, 924 employees
Convergys - Customer management, billing & HR, 250 employees
Express Scripts - Pharmacy benefit management, 664 employees
GE Consumer Finance - Inbound call center providing technical support of advanced wireless products and services, 180 employees
Innpoints Worldwide - Travel reservation service, 37 employees
Lifemasters Self Supported Health Care - Disease management firm, 200 employees
Sento Corp - Technical support/customer service, 500+ employees
Southwest Airlines - Reservation service, 396 employees
Teleservice Center for Social Security - Teleservicing/data processing center, 630 employees
T-Mobile - Wireless communications and technical support, 1,490 employees
Verizon Wireless Data Technical Support Center - Customer/technical support center, 1,400 employees

Rio Rancho

Bank of America - Financial Services/credit cards/customer service, 712 employees
eTelecare Global Solutions - Teleservices/wireless, 578 employees
Intersections, Inc - Credit management/identity theft protection, 180 employees
JCPenney Catalog Service Center - In-bound catalog orders/customer service, 350 employees
Sprint PCS - Customer service and sales center, 650 employees
Victoria's Secret Direct - Catalog sales and customer service, 500 employees

Source: The Albuquerque Journal Business Outlook 2006