wiredinUSA February 2014

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Sumitomo expansion

New solar farm in Hawaii Pacific Business News reports that North American wind and solar energy producer NextEra Energy is planning to develop a large-scale solar farm on Dole Food Co’s land as part of a public-private partnership with the state of Hawaii. NextEra is among south Florida's largest public companies, owning Florida Power & Light Co and NextEra Energy Resources. Hawaii governor Neil Abercrombie confirmed that he is “requesting general obligation funds to enable the state to work with a renewable energy company to purchase agricultural and conservation lands [nearly 20,000acres] currentlyowned by the Dole Co.” He added: “We need to make this investment to secure these lands so that they do not become a temptation for development and urbanization.”

Work has begun on a new building in Scottsville, increasing Sumitomo Electrical Wiring Systems’ facilities in the area. Sumitomo currently employs 194 people in Scottsville. Sumitomo will lease and occupy the $2.5 million warehouse, which will be owned by the Allen County–Scottsville Industrial Development Authority. Matt Adams, general manager of general affairs at Sumitomo, said the facility will allow the company to move warehousing from two other facilities, releasing floor space for much-needed manufacturing expansion. The company is benefitting from the continued rise in the automotive industry. The new building will be used to receive raw materials and house finished goods pending shipping, Adams said.

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