Business Facilities - February 2008 - (Page A-10)

Working with the state’s network of two-year and four-year colleges and universities, businesses have a wealth of resources to assist with training efforts and developing more efficient manufacturing processes. The Lean Enterprise Center at the University of Southern Mississippi focuses on training and project management through the “train-and-do” approach. The center works with most segments of industry, including automotive, shipbuilding, and furniture. The Center for Manufacturing Technology Excellence, a 27,000square-foot facility located at East Mississippi Community College near Columbus, is another ideal venue for specialized training with state-of-theart equipment and ample facilities for a variety of programs. tive U.S., LLC; Parker Seals; and Orchid International. Kenwal Steel is now located in its new state-of-the-art steel service center in Lebanon, TN. The facility consists of 110,000 square feet and contains two new coil slitting systems for both light and heavy gauge material up to 72 inches wide with an automated banding line to accommodate specific customers’ packaging needs. TACLE Seating USA’s facility in Wilson County, TN high school graduates. Two private education facilities in the county have been rated among Tennessee’s best. Regional colleges and universities which serve the community include Cumberland University, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technology University, and Volunteer State Community College. Training facilities such as The Hartsville Technology Center, The Nashville Technology Center, Wilson County’s Unique Automotive Advantage Wilson County, TN is located just 25 miles from downtown Nashville and 20 miles from the Nashville International Airport. It is also conveniently located near two major automotive manufacturing companies, Nissan and Saturn. With its transportation infrastructure and diverse mix of both manufacturing and service industries, Wilson County is strategically located for automotive suppliers for the Southern Automotive Corridor. One such automotive supplier is TACLE Seating USA, which is a joint venture between TACHI-S and Lear Corporation. Located approximately nine miles from the Nissan plant in Smyrna, TN, TACLE supplies seats for Nissan’s new Altima sports coupe and the Nissan Maxima. TACLE’s Wilson County facility is located in the Nashville East Logistic Center and is the company’s first U.S. plant and its third location globally. Other automotive companies include Kenwal Steel; SouthTec, LLC; Genesee A&B; TRW AutomoA-10 SouthTec, LLC, a division of L&W Engineering Company is also located in Lebanon. This metal stamping and weld assembly company is a Tier 1 automotive supplier. Wilson County is perfect for companies looking for a lower cost of doing business, a growing location, and an available workforce. Wilson County and its municipalities maintain low tax rates: Wilson County has a property tax rate of $2.48; Lebanon has a property tax rate of $0.37; Mt. Juliet City has no property tax; and Watertown has a property tax rate of $0.75. Wilson County’s population grew by 17.1% to over 105,000 people from 2000 to 2006. This region also provides unique training and educational systems. Wilson County’s educational system consists of over 14,000 county students and 2,500 in its Special School District, producing over 900 annual and The Murfreesboro Technology Center provide post-secondary education and training. Wilson County’s growing population, diverse mix of automotive manufacturing and service industries, and close proximity to Nashville give it a unique advantage for automotive companies. With available facilities ranging from 300,000 square feet to one million square feet, Wilson County is ready to help your automotive company thrive. South Carolina’s Dynamic Automotive Environment South Carolina’s automotive industry offers a diverse mix of manufacturers and suppliers and a strategic location. Mid-way between Miami and New York, South Carolina provides easy access to materials and markets. Five interstate highways, nine commer- A S P E C I A L A D V E RT I S I N G S E C T I O N O F B U S I N E S S FA C I L I T I E S A N D WA R D ’ S A U T O W O R L D PHOTO CREDIT: JOINT ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF WILSON COUNTY

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Business Facilities - February 2008

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