JOB FACTS*

U.S. subsidiaries in Washington have consistently supported a significant number of jobs in the state. They now employ 84,100 Washington workers-an increase of 25% over five years.

In comparison to other states, Washington has proven to be an attractive location for international employers, ranking 23rd in the United States in the number of employees supported by U.S. subsidiaries.

PROMINENT U.S. SUBSIDIARIES IN THE STATE

ASC Pacific Inc.

Eka Chemicals

McCain Foods USA

Nestle USA, Inc.

North Pacific Paper Corporation

Panasonic/Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

Sodexho Inc.

Saint-Gobain Corporation

Steelscape Corporation

MANUFACTURING JOB FACTS

U.S. subsidiaries support 21,300 manufacturing jobs in Washington. 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 25.3% of jobs at U.S. subsidiaries in Washington are in manufacturing industries.

ONE COMPANY'S STORY

Steelscape Corporation, an American subsidiary to a Mexican industrial materials company, recently completed the construction of a state-of-the-art metallic and organic steel coating facility in Port of Kalama. Over 300 people are employed in the processing of steel for use in construction, roofing and stadium projects throughout North America. The facility serves as both the manufacturing hub and the U.S. corporate headquarters