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Manufacturing is alive and well in Memphis.

Over the past two years, Memphis has seen almost half of its new jobs created in the manufacturing sector. From hip replacements to engines, from air conditioners to solar panels, Memphis offers an attractive environment for manufacturing companies.

Did you know:

• Memphis offers some of the most abundant and lowest cost electricity, water and natural gas in the country.
• Memphis is located at the heart of the southern automotive corridor.
• Memphis area production wages are extremely competitive compared to the national average.
• Over 6,000 Memphians work in orthopedic device manufacturing.

Conwood Co LLC has been located here in Memphis since 1912. In 2009, Conwood invested $133 million to expand their manufacturing operations which includes purchasing a $19.3 million facility. Conwood now employs over 294 people and will hire an additional 25 employees once the facility opens in 2012. Conwood has taken full advantage of the access to skilled labor. Other recent manufacturing projects include: