Choosing a site for a production facility is more complicated than just finding something big enough at a good price. Before you can commit to a location, there's a long list of things you need to consider—plenty of which might not even occur to you. Does the facility have any pre-existing issues? What's the city's legislative environment like? Are the utilities adequate enough for now, and will they still be adequate if you decide to expand on-site? How easy is it for your staff to arrive and leave by car? Where does the sun hit your building on hot days? We're experts at site selection.

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