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Missouri Governor Jay Nixon announced that Yanfeng USA Automotive Trim Systems, which supplies parts to General Motors and Chrysler, will build a $45 M manufacturing facility in Riverside Horizons.
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Anxxiom Consulting and Animalytix LLC both announced last week that they have chosen the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor to expand their operations. The companies, which will operate from the Ambassador building adjacent to the airport, chose the Kansas City region due to community support and access to a globally unique animal health industry concentration.
Anxxiom Consulting is a consulting firm assisting the North American animal health industry. Animalytix provides sales consumption and marketing analytics for the U.S. animal health industry.
“As a community, the KC Animal Health Corridor represents the most significant concentration of animal health related entities in North America,” said Chris Ragland, managing principal of Axxiom Consulting and CEO of Animalytix LLC. “The decision to establish an office location in Kansas City was driven by a desire to significantly improve our accessibility and responsiveness to these companies as well as strengthen our relationship with the Kansas City Area Development Council, one of the strongest and most effective advocates for this industry.”
Platte County EDC Executive Director Alicia Stephens stated, “The announcement of Axxiom Consulting and Animalytix LLC locating to Platte County further solidifies our position as a location of choice for animal health companies. Accessibility and proximity to KCI are economic drivers for our area, as recognized by these location decisions.”
Mark VanLoh, Director of the Kansas City Aviation Department said, “The addition of Axxiom and Animalytix is a great supplement to our fine slate of tenant partners. The Ambassador Building, KCI IntermodalBusinessCentre and KCI Overhaul Base and their strong mix of aviation- and non aviation-related businesses yield a diversified tenant portfolio and employment base for Kansas City. The resulting revenue lowers costs for airlines and can translate to lower fares for travelers.”
Platte County EDC partners for this project include:
For more information about the companies, click here to read the news release. For more information about the Kansas City Animal Health Corridor, please visit KCanimalhealth.com.
Sample Express has chosen a location in the Parkville Commercial Underground for its new 20,000-square-foot assembly and distribution facility. The company, based out of Richmond, Massachusetts, specializes in the manufacturing and assembly of marketing tools used for building materials. Founded in 2006, Sample Express will now have three production facilities in MA, MO and PA. Operations start-up will begin November 2012 and the company expects to create up to 25 jobs in its first year.
Sample Express chose the Parkville location for its lower cost storage options, affordable lease rate, low operating cost, location and availability to a quality workforce. Parkville competed with several other locations for Sample Express’s Midwest facility.
“Special thanks to the Missouri Partnership, the Platte County/Parkville EDC, Park University and the Parkville Commercial Underground team. They have combined to create the right environment and a perfect fit for Sample Express in Parkville. We look forward to working with the team to continue the growth of our business, delighting our customers and being a positive member of the Parkville business community” says Bob Glass President & CEO of Sample Express.
The project was brought to Platte County EDC partners by the Missouri Partnership. Platte County EDC upper level members were provided the opportunity to meet with Sample Express CEO one-on-one to discuss client needs.
Platte County EDC partners for this project include:
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