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• <br /> Industries <br /> • Seven companies are associated with the machining industry, some of which provide <br /> products for the computer, defense, and aerospace industries. <br /> • Six companies surveyed are associated with the plastics industry (four companies <br /> manufacture molds, and two companies provide packaging equipment). <br /> • Three companies manufacture products that are associated with high-tech industries. <br /> These products include batteries, electronic testing equipment, and precision motors. <br /> • Two companies are associated with the concrete industry. <br /> • One company produces refuse derived fuel. <br /> • One company produces custom cabinetry. <br /> I. Trends <br /> • A. Suppliers <br /> The majority of companies receive their supplies from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, however <br /> many use suppliers from around the country. <br /> Eight companies have sister facilities (most are located in the Midwest region but one is in <br /> Germany). <br /> Examples <br /> • One business owner mentioned that his two major lumber suppliers have gone out of <br /> business, however the company is willing to pay higher prices for their supplies in order <br /> to provide a quality product. <br /> • One company official mentioned that the prices of aggregate have risen since there is a <br /> shortage of aggregate. <br /> • <br />