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Passive Solar Greenhouses in Ladakh

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We studied the positives and drawbacks of traditional greenhouses, which are used extensively in Ladakh. Easily hand operated ventilators in these newly designed and developed greenhouses make it easy to regulate the temperature during summer months. There is not even a single electronic gadget that farmers have to use here.

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Locations For The Food Processing Industry: The Food Puzzle

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Across Ohio, there are more than 13 million acres of farmland and over 10 million acres used to grow principle crops of corn, soybeans, wheat and hay. Abbot’s 250,000-square-foot Tipp City facility opened in 2014. Utt said the equipment and facilities used to produce melons has changed dramatically over the past several decades.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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From the July/August 2014 issue. According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. By Shana Daley.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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T he United States is the largest trading nation in the world for goods and services with more than 300 land, air and sea ports. It is here that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces the import and export laws and regulations of the U.S. billion in 2014, accounting for 12.1 made products overseas for export.

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What Class Of Hard Hat for Electrical Work?

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Hard Hats Need To Meet American Safety Regulations. Electrical hard hats must meet American Safety Requirements, and the International American Safety Regulation requirements. Materials used. It comes in a white, a reflective color, and meets the ANSI and ANSEA regulations. Protection offered. Meets ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2009,

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Location Focus: The Carolinas – Growth Climate Warms In The Carolinas

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From the May/June 2014 issue. The project was made possible in part by an award to GKN Driveline from the state Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) program, as voted by the state Economic Investment Committee on May 13, 2014. By Shana Daley. Receipt of the award is based on proof of job creation and other performance requirements.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

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From the May/June 2014 issue. Additionally in 2014, the City of Frankfort already has announced the location of two food processing companies to the City. The various combinations of transport are useful for materials import and product export. Arkansas’ incentives are nationally competitive, understandable and easy to use.