http://www.nmsitesearch.com/category/589/10 en http://www.nmsitesearch.com/ee/ee_3_3.htm <h1>Manufacturing &amp; Machining Advantages</h1><p>The <a href="/ee/ee_3_1.htm">manufacturing and machining</a> 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.</p><p>The state offers:</p><ul><li><a href="/incentives/incentives_1_14.htm#in_plant">Job Training Incentive Program</a></li><li><a href="/incentives/incentives_1_25.htm">High Wage Jobs Tax Credit</a> <br /></li><li><a href="/incentives/incentives_1_4.htm">Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit</a></li><li><a href="/incentives/incentives_1_14.htm#irbs">Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs)</a></li><li><a href="/incentives/incentives_1_4.htm#double_weighted">Double-Weighted Sales Factor Option</a></li></ul><h2>Research Affiliations</h2><ul><li><a href="http://www-mep.unm.edu/mttc.php" target="_blank">Manufacturing Training and Technology Center</a> (UNM) - supports teaching and training, research and development, start-up companies, manufacturing prototyping, and extension service activities</li><li><a href="http://www.newmexicomep.org/index2.htm" target="_blank">New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership</a> (New Mexico MEP) - provides technical and business resources to manufacturers</li><li><a href="http://ww1.edd.state.nm.us/index.php?/business/manufacturing_incentives/#nm9000" target="_blank">New Mexico 9000</a> - 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 &amp; Technologies, Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories.</li></ul><h2>Trade Association</h2><ul><li><a href="http://chapters.sme.org/093/homepage.htm" target="_blank">Society of Manufacturing Engineers</a> - networking and knowledge that enables growth in manufacturing</li></ul><br class="clear" /> Tue, 02 May 2006 21:33:10 -0600 sandy 612 at http://www.nmsitesearch.com http://www.nmsitesearch.com/ee/ee_3_2.htm <h1>Manufacturing &amp; Machining Top Employers</h1><p>Manufacturing continues to be a thriving economic force in the state with many companies expanding or relocating here. We offer manufacturers a <a href="/content/content_home_3.htm">highly-qualified, productive workforce</a>, <a href="/ee/ee_4_3_1.htm">low utility rates</a>, <a href="/content/content_home_2_1.htm">affordable business locations</a> and an excellent <a href="/ee/ee_4_1.htm">transportation infrastructure</a>. Intel, U.S. Cotton, Merillat Industries (cabinetry), Tempur-Pedic and Tesla all have discovered our hidden treasure.</p><h2>&#39;Gazelle&#39; Companies</h2><p>Metro New Mexico is home to a number of locally-grown manufacturing and machining companies that more than doubled their employment and increased their revenues by 50% in the last three years:</p><ul><li><div><a href="http://www.ara.com/" target="_blank">Applied Research Associates Inc.</a> - Albuquerque; innovative solutions to technical problems in science and engineering</div></li><li><div><a href="http://www.cvilaser.com/" target="_blank">CVI Laser Corp.</a> - Albuquerque; optical components and assemblies</div></li><li><a href="http://www.emcore.com/" target="_blank">Emcore Solar Cells</a> - Albuquerque; semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the rapidly expanding broadband and wireless communication markets and the solid-state lighting industry</li><li><a href="http://www.ktech.com/" target="_blank">Ktech Corp.</a> - Albuquerque; employee-owned firm providing technical support services, scientific and engineering work, and management expertise to a wide variety of government and industry clients</li><li><a href="http://www.optomec.com/" target="_blank">Optomec</a> - Albuquerque; Manufacturing systems using breakthrough material deposition technologies</li><li><a href="http://www.quasarintl.com/index.html" target="_blank">Quasar International Inc.</a> - Albuquerque; Manufacturer of Process Compensated Resonant Inspection equipment</li></ul>Source: The Albuquerque Journal Business Outlook, &#39;Flying 40&#39; June 2006<br /><h2>Largest Manufacturers in Metro New Mexico</h2><p><strong>Albuquerque</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.adventsolar.com/" target="_blank">Advent Solar </a>- Solar cells and modules</li><li><a href="http://www.albuquerque-tortilla.com/wholesale.html" target="_blank">Albuquerque Tortilla Co.</a> - Tortillas</li><li><a href="http://www.bellgroupjobs.com/" target="_blank">The Bell Group</a> - Circuit board manufacturing, precious metal</li><li><a href="http://www2.coca-cola.com/" target="_blank">Coca Cola Bottling Co. of Albuquerque</a> - Bottled soft drinks, carbonated beverages</li><li><a href="http://www.creamland.com/" target="_blank">Creamland Dairies Inc.</a> - Fluid milk, cultured and frozen desserts</li><li><a href="http://www.ctscorp.com/default.htm" target="_blank">CTS Wireless </a>- Electronic and ceramic communication components</li><li><a href="http://www.eclipseaviation.com/" target="_blank">Eclipse Aviation </a>- Pricate jet planes</li><li><a href="http://www.buenofoods.com/" target="_blank">El Encanto Inc.</a> - Mexican food</li><li><a href="http://www.ethiconendo.com" target="_blank">Ethicon Endo-Surgery</a> - Endoscopic instruments manufacturing, research and development</li><li><a href="http://www.flowersfoods.com/" target="_blank">Flowers Baking Co.</a> - Bakery products</li><li><a href="http://www.geae.com/engines/index.html" target="_blank">GE Co., Aircraft Engines Division</a> - Aircraft engine component hardware</li><li><a href="http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/index.aspx" target="_blank">General Mills Inc.</a> - Cereal/breakfast foods</li><li><a href="http://www.oss.goodrich.com/SpaceFlightSystems.shtml" target="_blank">Goodrich Optical &amp; Space Systems</a> - Missile and satellite guidance systems</li><li><a href="http://www.honeywell.com/sites/aero/" target="_blank">Honeywell Inc./Defense Avionics Systems</a> - Control and display systems for military aircraft and ground vehicles</li><li><a href="http://www.faithcomesbyhealing.com" target="_blank">Hosanna</a> - Audio bibles</li><li><a href="http://www.intel.com/" target="_blank">Intel</a> - Semiconductor manufacturing </li><li><a href="http://www.intermec.com/eprise/main/Intermec/Content/Partners/ResellersDistributors/Value-AddedDistributorsPages/Telpar?section=Partners" target="_blank">Intermec Technologies, Amtech Systems Division</a> - Electronic identification systems</li><li><a href="http://www.kabana.biz/" target="_blank">Kabana Inc.</a> - Jewelry, precious metals</li><li><a href="http://www.lockheedmartin.com/wms/findPage.do?dsp=fnec&amp;ti=100" target="_blank">Lockheed Martin Corp</a>. - Advanced technology systems</li><li><a href="http://www.lumberinc.com/" target="_blank">Lumber Inc. </a>- (Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe) Wood trusses and wall panels</li><li><a href="http://www.mct-ind.com/" target="_blank">MCT Industries</a> - Ground support equipment</li><li><a href="http://www.megacorpinc.com" target="_blank">Mega Corp</a> - Water towers, truck and tractor tanks equipment and coal trailers</li><li><a href="http://www.merillat.com/" target="_blank">Merillat Cabinets</a> - Cabinetry</li><li><a href="http://www.emcore.com/" target="_blank">MicroOptical Devices Inc.</a> - (Division of Emcore Corp.) High quality optical components and subsystems</li><li><a href="http://www.mbinm.com/" target="_blank">Miller Bonded Inc.</a> - Sheet metal fabricator</li><li><a href="http://www.pbg.com/pbg/servlet/index.do" target="_blank">Pepsi Bottling Group</a> - Bottled and canned soft drinks</li><li><a href="http://www.relios.com/" target="_blank">Relios Inc</a> - Sterling silver jewelry</li><li><a href="http://www.rosessouthwest.com/index2.cfm" target="_blank">Roses Southwest Papers Inc.</a> - Paper bags, bathroom tissue, household towels, paper napkins</li><li><a href="http://www.shubes.com/" target="_blank">Shube&#39;s Manufacturing Inc.</a> - Gold and silver jewelry, figurines</li><li><a href="http://www.sparton.com/" target="_blank">Sparton Technology Inc.</a> - Electronic and electromechanical engineering and manufacturing services, battery monitoring systems</li><li>Specialty Brands Inc. - Frozen Mexican appetizers and food products</li><li><a href="http://www.suncountryindustries.com/" target="_blank">Sun Country Industries Inc.</a> - Precision machining job shop</li><li><a href="http://www.tempurpedic.com/" target="_blank">Tempur-Pedic </a>- mattresses, pillows</li><li><a href="http://www.teslamotors.com/" target="_blank">Tesla </a> - Electric luxury sports cars</li><li><a href="http://util-cat.tnb.com/ucon-img/utility_pages/general/mid.htm" target="_blank">Thomas and Betts Elastimold</a> - High voltage underground electrical connectors</li><li><a href="http://www.thunderbirdsupply.com/" target="_blank">Thunderbird Supply</a> - Jewelry</li><li><a href="http://www.vulcanmaterials.com/" target="_blank">Vulcan Materials Co.</a> - (Albuquerque &amp; Rio Rancho) Ready mix and asphalt concrete and aggregates</li><li><a href="http://www.oldcastlematerials.com/west.htm" target="_blank">Waycor Inc.</a> - Ready-mix concrete</li><li><a href="http://www.dunnedwards.com/" target="_blank">Wellborn Paints</a> - Paint and coating products</li></ul><p><strong>Belen</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.avonitesurfaces.com/default.asp" target="_blank">Avonite Inc.</a> - Manufacturer of simulated countertops</li><li><a href="http://www.solocup.com/Default.htm" target="_blank">Solo Cup</a> - Belen; paper goods manufacturer</li><li><a href="http://www.sud-chemie.com/scmcms/web/content.jsp?nodeId=2991&amp;lang=en" target="_blank">Sud Chemie Performance Packaging</a> - Manufacturer of protective packaging solutions including desiccants and humidity indicators</li></ul><p><strong>Rio Rancho</strong><br /></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.aeroparts.net/" target="_blank">Aeroparts Manufacturing and Repair, Inc</a> - Aircraft parts</li><li><a href="http://www.intel.com/" target="_blank">Intel Corporation</a> - Microprocessors, memory devices</li><li><a href="http://www.lectrosonics.com/" target="_blank">Lectrosonics Inc.</a> - Professional and commercial audio products, wireless microphones and portable sound systems</li><li><a href="http://www.uscotton.com/index.asp?title=32&amp;Lang=0" target="_blank">U.S. Cotton, LLC</a>. - Cotton balls, pads and swabs</li><li><a href="http://www.xynatech.com/" target="_blank">Xynatech </a>- Manufacturer of flexible dies for die cutting</li></ul><strong>Santa Fe</strong><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.nambe.com/" target="_blank">Nambe&#39;© Mills Inc</a> - Manufactures handcrafted metal alloy and crystal decorative items </li><li><a href="http://www.thermo.com/" target="_blank">Thermo Bioanalysis</a> - Analytical instruments for the biomolecular industry </li></ul><br />Sources: New Mexico Manufacturers Register and <a href="http://www.abq.org/regional/employers.html#manufactures" target="_blank">Albuquerque Economic Development Inc.</a> <br class="clear" /> Fri, 31 Mar 2006 16:38:01 -0700 sandy 85 at http://www.nmsitesearch.com