Nebraska Public Power District's (NPPD) series of industry opportunity studies analyze and quantify the industrial location advantages of NPPD's service area and communities for specific targeted industry groups. The studies compare the geographically-variable operating costs for NPPD's service area with the geographic areas where these industries have traditionally been concentrated. In each study a model plant that is representative of the respective industry group is "constructed" and used to quantify these geographically-variable costs. The comparative advantages of NPPD's service area are then quantified by the two principal cost dimensions (labor-related and energy costs) that vary geographically.
Nebraska offers a wide range of locational advantages to manufacturers. An attractive business climate, a well-educated and productive labor force, reliable supplies of low cost energy, and a location central to national markets are among the leading advantages of a Nebraska location. Read on to learn more about what each study offers.
To receive a complimentary copy of any of these studies, call (800) 282-6773, e-mail: econdev@nppd.com or submit the order form on "Order Materials". All contacts are confidential.
Study abstracts can be found within Target & Opportunity Studies. The following links will take you directly to the appropriate abstract.
Oberg Industrial Machine & Tool
PO Box 1432 108 E. Wilson Avenue Norfolk, NE 68701
402-371-8727 402-371-5171
Dennis Oberg oberg@conpoint.com
Services: Industrial spare parts,CNC machining,Wire & Ram EDM, R&D work with proto type parts
Norfolk Specialties
1500 N. 1st Street Norfolk, NE 68701
402-371-0714
Jim Monk jim@norfolkspecialties.com
Services: Machine and Fabrication Shop/ We have the equipment and machines to make about anything
Arkfeld Mfg & Distr. Co., Inc. dba Arkfeld Industries
1230 Monroe Ave PO Box 54 Norfolk, NE 68701
402-371-9430 800-533-0676
Jerry Nordeen (sales), Anthony Arkfeld (VP), Robert Arkfeld (President) sales@arkfelds.com; akarkfeld@arkfelds.com; rjarkfeld@arkfelds.com
Services: All forms of sheet metal fabrication, including stainless steel, steel, aluminum, brass, copper, and other alloys. MIG & TIG welding services, CNC high-definition plasma & ultra-high pressure water jet cutting and product prototyping. DOT certified custom trailer manufacturing, railings, ramps, cat-walks, electrical boxes & race ways, safes, vaults, & tool cabinets. Custom automotive chassis building, tubing & exhaust systems, fuel tanks, automotive products & accessories. Livestock watering and scale equipment, pump & well modular heat-houses, feed and grain scale equipment. Custom semi-truck stainless steel & aluminum accessories, truck boxes, guards, bumpers, and miscellaneous items. USDA certified stainless steel countertops, shelving, racks, work surfaces, & restaurant food processing surfaces. Healthcare equipment/mobil equipment repair & welding services. Custom metal furniture fabrication – including tables, chairs, decorative pieces, etc. Plus much more!
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Economic Development Department
Nebraska Public Power District
P.O. Box 499,
Columbus, NE 68602-0499
Toll Free: (800) 282-NPPD (6773)
E-mail: econdev@nppd.com
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