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Industries...
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World class facilities such as the Stoneville Scientific Research facility and the USDA Research and Incubator facility provide unique business opportunities for today’s innovative companies. In addition, other active Agribusiness, BioFuels, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Healthcare Industries have discovered Washington County an ideal location for the development and distribution of their products and services.
Mars Foods produces Uncle Ben’s rice products in Washington County for all of North America; Brown Corporation manufactures automotive parts for Nissan, Chrysler, Toyota, and General Motors from Washington County; LaZBoy produces business furniture and a patented bariatric chair for the healthcare industry from Washington County; and USG produces ceiling tiles for office buildings worldwide from Washington County.
Other Washington County industries include:
• Lauren Farms, a world-class producer of prawns, exporting their products as far as Dubai
• Monsanto-Delta Pineland, which produces world-class research and products from its three locations in Washington County
• Leading Edge, which provides painting services for America’s largest airlines, and the U.S. government
• World Class Athletics provides services for professional sports leagues and teams across North America
The boat manufacturing industry is another strong opportunity for Washington County. Currently, three of the United States’ largest towboat manufacturers are located in Washington County.
With over one thousand businesses in Washington County, the opportunities are endless.
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