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MANUFACTURING JOB FACTS
- U.S. subsidiaries support 9,200 manufacturing
jobs in Nebraska, an increase in 10% over five years.
Manufacturing companies tend to have a strong "multiplier"
effect on the economy-stimulating a substantial amount
of activity and jobs in other sectors through their demand
for inputs from other suppliers.
Overall, approximately 47.7% of jobs at U.S. subsidiaries in Nebraska are in manufacturing industries.
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ONE COMPANY'S STORY
McCain Foods USA, the U.S. subsidiary
of a Canadian-owned company, is bringing 100 new jobs to
Grand Island, in addition to the already existing 530 employees
at their appetizer production facility. McCain is a major
U.S. manufacturer of frozen french fries, pizzas and appetizers.
The company bought the production facilities and food-service
business from another food producer and is spending $10
million to upgrade the production lines and build an addition
to the engine room.
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