HARLINGEN , TX COST OF LIVING 6TH LOWEST IN US

HARLINGEN , TX COST OF LIVING 6TH LOWEST IN US
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
Texas Border Business

The cost of living in Harlingen , Texas is the sixth lowest in the United States , according to the ACCRA Cost of Living Index released by the Council for Community and Economic Research.

The Cost of Living Index (COLI) captures data collected in 308 urban areas for the first quarter of 2010. The composite index for Harlingen was 86.1 (with 100 being the national average), meaning the cost of living in Harlingen is 13.9 percent below the national average.

The composite index is made up of six components. The components (and the index for Harlingen ) were: ... Click here to read more

Manufacturing plant to open shop in Harlingen

Manufacturing plant to open shop in Harlingen
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
Texas Border Business

Harlingen, Texas, May 12, 2010 -- HHS Rotec, LLC has announced plans to establish a manufacturing operation that could employ up to 200 people in Harlingen, Texas.

The company has leased an 80,000 square foot building in the Harlingen Industrial Park and is moving equipment valued at $2 million to begin production. The company will have 10 employees at the start of production, but has the potential to grow to 200 employees.

HHS Rotec, LLC was formed by HHS Development, LLC and Rotec Engineering USA, Inc. to manufacture panels made of polyurethane and galvanized steel for the housing market. The company has the rights to manufacture construction systems of Platinum Advanced Technologies, Inc. for energy efficient, wind storm tolerant and pest resistant housing.

HHS Rotec has expressions of intent for ...Click here to read more