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Way Regional Airport on US 287 between Midlothian and Waxahachie provides corporations with an aviation fleet and easy access to their facilities in North Ellis County. Corporate jets have access to a 24/7 full service FBO with low-cost refueling, and courtesy cars also are available. Mid-Way is a 243-acre general aviation airport and an excellent location for an aviation related operation. Airborne Imaging, with two DC3s and five additional planes, was among the first to locate its corporate hanger at Mid-Way. The airport now has four box hangers housing over 100 airplanes and is currently undergoing an expansion, which includes a runway extension to 6,500 feet. The Auto Park is a 600-acre light industrial park that fronts US 67 on the north side of Midlothian. It is a secured, private facility with dual rail access. The Auto Park is 50% developed with a full service automobile distribution and processing center with intermodal facilities. MidTexas International works with each user to design a facility that meets its individual needs. Major tenants in The Auto Park include Mazda North America, Kia Motors America, Inc., and Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. The RailPort is a 1700-acre dual rail business park located on US 67. The mixed-use park is zoned heavy to light industrial and commercial. The park is home to a 1.35-million- square-foot Target distribution center; the 850,000-square-foot Toys “R” Us distribution center; and Midlothian International Power, a 1,650megawatt power plant. In 2008, Eagle Roofing Products will begin construction on a 360,000-squarefoot manufacturing facility. For decades, Midlothian has been known for its industrial manufacturing base, particularly in Portland cement. In recent years, Midlothian’s industry has grown to include steel production, power generation, and a sundry of other manufacturing concerns. The development of Walnut Grove Business Centre by Ken Pritchett Properties, Inc. on the east side of the city continues the diversi- PHOTO CREDIT: GREATER HOUSTON PARTNERSHIP #3729 at www.BusinessFacilities.com 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 BUSINESS FACILITIES 23 http://www.portofbrownsville.com http://www.portofbrownsville.com http://www.BusinessFacilities.com

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