nebraska profit opportunities for manufacturers of industrial machinery and equipment department economic development division research po box 94666 lincoln 68509 www ded state ne us university engineering extension w191 hall 880535 68588 0535 engext unl edu et html prepared by public power district 499 columbus 68602 0499 sites nppd com studies fly dsf september 2000 101327 p65 executive summary 1 part a the industry 3 structure 4 production characteristics 9 location 10 outlook 11 b advantages 14 i resources transportation utilities 15 labor quality 16 higher education 19 assistance programs 22 performance based tax incentives 23 life 24 ii energy costs analysis 25 alternative plant locations model 26 used in related 28 32 cost 34 conclusions 36 appendix employment investment growth act lb 775 estimated benefit manufacturer