Business Facilities - July 2008 - (Page 33) state. Additionally, we have factored in the amount of valueadded dollars per production worker by state. While it appears that many companies are choosing to uproot and move their manufacturing operations to more cost-efficient locations abroad, many states still remain The Intel Corporation Facility competitive choices in Rio Rancho, NM to establish manufacturing operations. This year, New Mexico led the pack, nudging ahead of Oregon by just two points—a small margin considering Louisiana trailed Oregon by approximately 20 points. Although New Mexico saw a slight decrease (about -1%) in its number of manufacturing establishments between 2002 and 2005, it had substantial gains in other categories like employees and payroll. The most resounding gains for this state came in value added during manufacturing, value of manufacturing shipments, and value added per production worker, where New Mexico resoundingly trounced the competition. Utah, which took the fifth spot in 2008 (up 2 positions from 2007), recorded the most manufacturing establishment growth in terms of number of facilities. Nevada showed impressive gains in this year’s ranking for the manufacturing momentum category, jumping up to 6th place from last year’s showing of 15th place. South Dakota, meanwhile, dropped out of the top 15, while neighboring North Dakota maintained its standing in 11th place on the list. Also surging into the top 10 on the 2008 ranking for manufacturing momentum was Washington, which posted an 8th place showing. Washington failed to crack the top 15 positions for this category in 2007. As you evaluate this ranking, keep in mind that there are numerous anomalies that effect the results. A state may increase its manufacturing facilities, but still lose manufacturing jobs overall. Also, population growth may push down a state’s value added per worker, because cheap labor may not equal higher productivity. PHOTO CREDIT: GETTY IMAGES #4201 at www.BusinessFacilities.com BUSINESS FACILITIES 33 http://www.whywyoming.org http://www.BusinessFacilities.com
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