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The following
vignettes are just some examples of the companies which we have served,
Japan-headquartered manufacturer: start-up and expansion of a polyester resin production facility. A brownfield site, former military base, was chosen for a new polyester resin and film plant. We then developed and implemented the hiring and training programs to transfer technology to the U.S. from the parent company. The facility was started and producing high quality material for internal customer on time. The facility then tripled capacity in the next 6 years, involving a total capital investment of more than $600 million.
Japan-based
Global 500 company: $65 million greenfield development
of a new polypropylene foam plant. A location for a new polypropylene
foam plant was being sought to ensure optimal service to key
customers. We handled all aspects of the location and site selection
process. We also negotiated all project transactions, including
optioning, acquisition, construction, incentive packages, and
utility installation and connection, saving the company over
$12 million. A hiring and training program also was developed
and implemented. The facility was constructed on time and under
budget despite weather and latent geotechnical challenges. The
facility created new jobs and capital investment which exceeded
the negotiated performance thresholds by more than 20%. Global 500, Asia-based company: $1 million of free land, plus $1 million in cash grants for project development costs. Major U.S. Retailer: 1 million square-foot distribution center completed and operating within 9 months of closing on the land.
Japan-headquartered multinational corporation: comprehensive Greenfield project location, negotiation, and development services for a state-of-the-art plastics manufacturing plant, which was completed within 12 months of negotiating the construction contract. Site has become the company's largest industrial holding in the world. Global 500 industrial conglomerate: unique joint venture with a major US chemical company to produce carbon fiber at a new manufacturing complex next to the chemical company's plant, enabling the parties to aggregate electricity demand and share power purchased from one of the largest US electric utilities, resulting in a multi-year, multi-million dollar savings. Leading U.S. consumer goods company: comprehensive project location, negotiation, and development services for a distribution center, resulting in $7 million in savings (net present value) and establishing the facility and transaction model for all subsequent facilities.
Fortune 10 Company: successful negotiation and closing of over $3 billion in capital investments throughout U.S. Austrian-headquartered
industrial products manufacturer: comprehensive location
analysis for a new U.S. manufacturing facility. One of the largest U.S. drug store chains: 1.2 million square foot distribution center in West Coast state, receiving an incentive package valued at over $30 million.
Fortune 100 company: intensive cost-of-doing-business analysis comparing existing facility operations to potential operations in new locations, resulting in establishing a new strategic direction with an internal rate of return on capital investment of approximately 40%. Regional real estate development firm: successful rezoning of residential tracts to commercial use despite significant opposition.
Multi-state discount retailer: negotiated, among other project development deal points that included rezoning the site and creating an enterprise zone, an exemption from licensing taxes that saved the company over $2 million within first five years of operations, after government officials first told the company that it would have to pay this tax on its new distribution center activities. Holland-based technology company: advisory services related to the development of its North American headquarters and to negotiations with government officials. National brokerage firm: financing and tax strategies for its new office building, being among the first participants in a major city's urban enterprise zone. International lenders: advisory, negotiation, and transaction closing services for U.S. and foreign banks on numerous financings involving commercial, retail, and industrial capital investment projects.
Major telecommunications company - corporate campus and headquarters facility International telecommunications joint venture - corporate campus and headquarters facility European automobile manufacturer - first U.S. manufacturing plant Satellite-based broadcasting company - headquarters and production facility Wireless PCS company - network operating centers, switching facilities, and headquarters Food wholesalers - series of refrigerated and frozen distribution centers European software producer - headquarters and training center Precision optical manufacturer - new manufacturing and R&D facility Space and satellite systems manufacturer - headquarters, corporate campus, and manufacturing, test, and integration facilities Steel manufacturer - major fabrication and recycling facility Leading
hotel/hospitality company - headquarters expansion
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the varied projects and deals in which we have been involved, and
the successful results which we have achieved with them. We have
worked with companies ranging from privately held to publicly traded,
from small to large, from established to brand new, and from domestic
to foreign.
Major
U.S. petroleum and chemical company: revitalization
of a PVC production facility. Modern high capacity units were replacing
older and low capacity PVC production facilities. The older units
still represented a huge investment that needed to be utilized.
A computerized control system was developed which allowed the facility
to switch from commercial grades of PVC to specialized products,
which had a higher profit margin. A major challenge was in the
training of long-term employees on the new system. Detailed manuals
and simulators were developed to implement the training. The system
was installed and implemented in stages, which minimized disruption
to operations.
Widely-recognized
internet service provider: introduced
creative up-front and recurring cost minimization strategies which
will save the company over $10 million on its new data center.
High-technology
space systems manufacturer: largest
training reimbursement award per new job in the state's history.
U.S.
chemical manufacturer: successful technology licensing
and facility development agreement in a Middle Eastern country,
allowing the manufacturer's product line and know-how to penetrate
Middle East markets for the first time.
Taiwan-headquartered
industrial company: comprehensive review and implementation
services regarding business plan and incentive package for the
development of a one-of-a-kind specialty chemical facility in
the U.S.
Construction
materials manufacturer: advocacy and establishment
of new statutes effectively eliminating state income taxes for
the company's new operation for up to 15 years.
Other
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