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07-05-2008, 02:03 PM
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News, Alabama likely site of new VW plant: paper.
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The U.S. State of Alabama will be the likely home of a new Volkswagen manufacturing plant, beating two other states, German industry newsletter Automobilwoche said on Saturday, citing senior company sources.
A VW spokesman said that a decision on the location of the plant had yet to be taken and that Alabama, Tennessee and Michigan remained in the running. A decision is expected by July 21, the spokesman said.
Alabama likely site of new VW plant: paper | U.S. | Reuters |
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07-05-2008, 10:38 PM
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07-07-2008, 11:35 AM
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I'm optimistic but very hopeful.
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07-13-2008, 10:09 PM
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where in Alabama?
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07-13-2008, 10:26 PM
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Quote:
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where in Alabama?
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07-14-2008, 09:48 AM
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Is it really that difficult?
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Quote:
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I think limestone county around huntsville.
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07-15-2008, 09:39 AM
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Dang
Well, while I'm very disappointed they chose Tennesse, at least they choose Chattanooga. Its close proximity to the state line should benefit us, and who knows, some suppliers may choose Alabama!
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07-15-2008, 09:53 AM
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I sure was surprised too as it seemed like AL had more going for it.
I agree at least it went to our neighbor TN..
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07-15-2008, 10:01 AM
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Everyone I talked to thought this was a done deal, but something happened in the past couple of weeks to change the expected outcome.
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07-15-2008, 10:12 AM
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I think that Tennessee offered more incentives than Alabama had a lot to do with it. Even though our local and state officials knew Tennessee offered more in incentives they did not up their offer (as far as I know). Looks like we're on the list for the next big plant that comes calling.
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