nebraska profit opportunities for manufacturers of plastics products department economic development division research po box 94666 lincoln 68509 4666 www neded org prepared by public power district 499 columbus 68602 0499 sites nppd com june 2006 g122176 zip a63 university college engineering & technology w194 1 hall 880535 68588 0535 nuengr unl edu table contents executive summary part a the industry 3 structure 4 production characteristics 7 location 8 outlook 9 b advantages 11 i resources transportation utilities 13 labor quality higher education and 14 other assistance programs 17 performance based tax incentives life 21 ii energy cost analysis alternative plant locations 22 model used in related costs 24 28 30 conclusions 32 appendix advantage tier 2 estimated benefits manufacturer a1 product