2011 tampa bay fdi study

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Dear Leader,

Tampa Bays international business profle continues to grow.

Thats the conclusion I easily reached as I reviewed the results o the latest Foreign Direct InvestmentStudy conducted by the Tampa Bay Partnership. It shows the Tampa Bay region is attracting and nurturinghundreds o companies rom around the world. They employ thousands o residents and make a hugecontribution to the economic vitality o our communities. Additionally, scores o Tampa Bay businessesprovide goods and services globally. We are a true player in the international marketplace.

The enviable roster o brands and products rom these world-class companiesare common names and industry leaders. Bankers Financial, Nielsen,Sweetbay Supermarket, Firmenich, Gerdau Long Steel North America, BIC andCAE USA Inc., are just a ew o the dierent businesses thriving in our market.Many have their U.S. headquarters here. Some have substantial manuacturingacilities, while others oer signifcant IT and proessional services.

This research reveals they aredrawn to the low cost o doingbusiness here, the quality oour work orce, the beautiulweather, and supporting

inrastructure, such as our ports and airports.

This study is an important complement to the PartnershipsRegional Business Plan or Tampa Bay, which provideslaser-like ocus on those industries best-suited to promoteeconomic growth and diversifcation in the region. Withdeeper insight into how and why global businesses operatein our community, we can cultivate relationships andresources to encourage even more organizations to comehere and grow here, urther boosting our economy andcreating jobs.

Id like to sincerely thank the companies that participated in

this research. Their commitment to the Tampa Bay regionbrings a vibrancy to the area that is much appreciated.Many o these companies could have selected almostany location in the U.S., and they chose to be part o theTampa Bay community.

I believe this study will assist all o us who are dedicatedto growing the Tampa Bay economy and raising ourinternational profle. Through a committed and consistentglobal outreach, we can continue to soar.

Sincerely,

Joseph LopanoCEO, Tampa International AirportMember, Tampa Bay Partnership Board o Directors

Our research

identifed 480

oreign-owned

companies with

1,821 locations

in our region.

Identifying foreign direct investment in the Tampa Bay region is an ongoing process. With the help and input of the

business community, we hope to capture the most accurate depiction of Tampa Bays foreign business presence.

For the latest updates, visit www.tampabay.us/FDI. If you are aware of companies which should be included or

corrections that should be made, contact us at [email protected].


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Table o Contents

Executive Summary i-ii

Company Analysis (pp. 1-4)

Countries 2Industries 3

Employment 4

Country Analysis (pp. 5-19)United Kingdom 6-7

Canada 8-9

Germany 10-11

Japan 12-13

France 14-15

Switzerland 16-17

Netherlands 18-19

Industry Analysis (pp. 21-33)Manuacturing 22-23

Wholesale Trade 24-25

Retail Trade 26-27

Proessional Services 28-29

Administration & Support 30-31

Finance & Insurance 32-33

Survey Results (pp. 35-40)Sales Destinations 36

Parts/Materials 37

Location Types 38

Location Factors 39

Qualitative Survey Responses 40

Company Directory (pp. 43-67)

Listing By Country 44-55

Alphabetical Listing 56-67

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Executive Summary

The Tampa Bay Partnerships Foreign Direct Investment Study was conducted to provide aggregated and individual data on key

international operations in the Tampa Bay market as well as identiy and increase uture investment opportunities or international

business in the Tampa Bay region. The study identied 480 companies rom 41 nations, operating across the entire spectrum o

industry. These 480 companies operate rom 1,821 separate locations within the region, employing over 41,500 workers. The top

investor nations and industry sectors are:

Investor Nations Industry Sectors

United Kingdom, 77 Companies Manuacturing, 111 Companies

Canada, 67 Companies Wholesale Trade, 109 Companies

Germany, 66 Companies Retail Trade, 50 Companies

Japan, 51 Companies Proessional Services, 37 Companies

France, 34 Companies Administration & Support, 33 Companies

Switzerland, 32 Companies Finance & Insurance, 26 Companies

Netherlands, 26 Companies

O the 1,821 locations, employment gures were ound through Hoovers. Data rom these sources showed that 87 percent o the

companies had less than 50 employees. Broken down urther, 60 percent o the companies had less than 10 employees. At the

opposite end, 5 percent o companies had more than 100 employees.

The FDI Study surveyed oreign-owned companies on a variety o inormation points, rom employment levels to location selection

actors. The 50 respondents revealed the ollowing trends:

Companies were asked where they sell their products and/or services, o which 50 companies responded. Nearly hal, or

46 percent, o oreign-owned companies in the Tampa Bay region export a portion o their goods or services outside o the

U.S. Only 28 percent o companies are selling solely within the state o Florida or Tampa Bay region.

When asked about parts and materials procurement, 57 percent o the 46 respondents indicated that they source parts andmaterials solely within the state o Florida or Tampa Bay region. Only 13 percent o the survey respondents indicated they

solely source via imports.

Based on location actors rom 50 respondents, the most common reason given or locating in Tampa Bay was merger/

acquisition cited by 46 percent o respondents. This was ollowed by central location (30 percent), and market/customer

base (12 percent).

O the 50 respondents, several cited the ollowing as advantages o being located in the Tampa Bay region: low costs o

business, quality workorce, climate, and inrastructure such as our regional ports and airports.

O the 50 respondents, several cited the ollowing as disadvantages o being located in the Tampa Bay region: lower local

incomes (presumable or consumption purposes), lack o transportation options both locally (mass transit) and globally

(international fights).

The Foreign Direct Investment Study was conducted or the eight counties which make up the Tampa Bay region. Below is the

breakdown by county o the 1,821 locations operated by the 480 oreign-owned companies:

Hillsborough, 770 Establishments Manatee, 140 Establishments

Pinellas, 363 Establishments Pasco, 112 Establishments

Polk, 209 Establishments Hernando, 36 Establishments

Sarasota, 156 Establishments Citrus, 35 Establishments

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The Foreign Direct Investment Study ound 480 Companies in the Tampa Bay region that were owned by oreign companies. Below

is a breakdown o the companies by country:

United Kingdom 77 Denmark 5 The Bahamas 1

Canada 67 Israel 5 Barbados 1

Germany 66 Cayman Islands 4 Brazil 1

Japan 51 Finland 4 British Virgin Islands 1

France 34

Greece 4

China 1 Switzerland 32 Spain 4 Hong Kong 1

Netherlands 26 Austria 3 Netherlands Antilles 1

Ireland 12 Bermuda 3 Portugal 1

Australia 10 India 3 Saudi Arabia 1

Italy 10 Norway 3 Singapore 1

Luxembourg 10 Panama 3 Slovakia 1

Sweden 9 Taiwan 3 South Arica 1

Mexico 8 Republic o Korea 2 Turkey 1

Belgium 7 New Zealand 2

MethodologyThe Tampa Bay Partnerships Foreign Direct Investment Study identied oreign business investment in the Tampa Bay region as o

the second quarter o 2011. This is an update o the 2009 Foreign Direct Investment Study. The study was administered by phone to

companies in Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties. The original list was compiled

rom inormation provided by:

Enterprise Florida, Inc. Tampa Bay Partnership 2009 FDI Study

Hoovers (Dun & Bradstreet) Research ReerenceUSA Research

Economic Development Partners Local Chamber o Commerce

Internet and Journal Research Bi-national Chamber & Foreign Business Councils

The Tampa Bay Partnership Foreign Direct Investment Study was designed to validate each companys presence within the Tampa

Bay region, as well as its oreign ownership. In addition, the study contained qualitative and quantitative elements intended toprovide a better picture o who Tampa Bays oreign companies are, what they do and why they do it in Tampa Bay. The result is a

listing o 480 companies rom around the region representing 41 dierent nations and a wide swath o industries. The comparative

statistics rom the 2009 study are 394 companies and 34 countries.

The Tampa Bay Partnership Foreign Direct Investment Study report is divided into ve sections: the Company Analysis; Country

Analysis; Industry Analysis; Survey Results; and Company Directory. Data within the Company Analysis section analyzes the ndings

or all o the companies contacted and provides a general breakdown o demographic and psychographic data or the eight county

area. The Country and Industry analysis sections provide a more in-depth look at the data or the countries and sectors that have

the largest oreign investments. Industries are dened by utilizing the NAICS 2007, North American Industry Classication System.

The Survey Results are the compilation o data collected rom surveying the 480 companies, o which 50 provided responses. The

Company Directory lists all o the conrmed oreign owned companies and includes their county location, nation o origin, industry,

and employment. The employment numbers or individual companies are provided in ranges to ensure condentiality.

Additional inormation on the Foreign Direct Investment Study can be obtained through the Tampa Bay Partnership. The Tampa Bay

Partnership is the regional organization that works with its partners to market the region nationally and internationally, to conduct

regional research and to coordinate eorts to infuence business and government issues that impact economic growth and development.

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Special Acknowledgement is made to Dun & Bradstreet or their contributions to this report. Dun & Bradstreet is

the worlds leading source o commercial inormation and insight on businesses, enabling companies to Decide

with Confdenceor 170 years. D&Bs global commercial database contains more than 195 million business

records in over 190 countries with nearly 700 million payment and bank experiences. The database is enhanced by

D&Bs proprietary DUNSRightQuality Process, which provides our customers with quality business inormation.


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Company Analysis

Countries

Industries

Employment

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The 480 oreign-

owned companies inTampa Bay operate

rom more than 1,800

locations, employing

over 41,500 workers.


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Company Analysis: Countries

Country Analysis 480 Companies

Other (127) 26%*

(See below)

Netherlands(26) 5%

Switzerland

(32) 7%

France (34) 7%

Canada (67) 14%

Germany (66) 14%

United Kingdom (77) 16%

Japan (51) 11%

Ireland (12) 3%

Australia (10) 2%

India (3) 1%

Norway (3) 1%

Bermuda (3) 1%

Spain (4) 1%

Finland (4) 1%

Israel (5) 1%

Austria (3) 1%

Greece (4) 1%

Cayman Islands (4) 1%

Italy (10) 2%

Luxembourg (10) 2%

Sweden (9) 2%

Belgium (7) 2%Denmark (5) 2%

Mexico (8) 2%

Panama (3) 1%

New Zealand (2) 0%Taiwan (3) 1%

Slovakia (1) 0%South Arica (1) 0%The Bahamas (1) 0%Turkey (1) 0%

Singapore (1) 0%Saudi Arabia (1) 0%

Republic o Korea (2) 0%

Portugal (1) 0%Netherlands Antilles (1) 0%

Hong Kong (1) 0%China (1) 0%

Brazil (1) 0%Barbados (1) 0%

British Virgin Islands (1) 0%


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Construction

(22) 5%

Retail Trade

(50) 10%

Other 16%*

(See below)

Wholesale Trade (109) 23%

Manuacturing (111) 23%


Company Analysis: Industries

Industry Analysis 480 Companies

Administration &

Support (33) 7%

Proessional

Services (37) 8%

Finance &

Insurance (26) 5%

Real Estate (15) 3%

Transportation &

Warehousing (20) 4%

Health Care & Social

Assistance (12) 2%

Inormation (6) 1%

Public Administration (3) 1%

Other Services (9) 2%

Arts & Entertainment (8) 2%

Accommodations (10) 2%

Educational Services (4) 1%

Agriculture (2) 0%

Mgmt. o Companies & Enterprises (1) 0%


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Employment Numbers Based on 1,821 Company Locations

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Company Analysis: Employment


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Tampa Bay Partnership | 2009 Foreign Direct Survey

Country Analysis

United Kingdom

Canada

Germany

Japan

France

Switzerland

Netherlands


The study identifed

480 oreign-ownedcompanies rom 41

nations, with more

than hal o those

rom UK, Canada,

Germany, and Japan.


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Country Analysis: United Kingdom

British Companies AchieveGlobal, Inc.

Advantage Sales & Marketing, Inc.

Aggreko, LLC

Aircrat Service International Group

Alexandre London, Inc.

Allied Electronics, Inc.

Altadis U.S.A., Inc.

Ambius, Inc.

Astrazeneca Limited Partnership

Atlantic Microwave Corporation Blakell North America, Inc.

Bridon-American Corp

Bunzl USA Tampa, Inc.

Carleton Technologies, Inc.

Case Atlantic Company

Castle Supply Company, Inc.

City Electric Supply Co.

Clockwork Home Services, Inc.

Cobham

Compass Group USA, Inc.

Corin USA

Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC

Diploma Holdings, Inc.

Douglas Machines Corp.

Doyen Medipharm

Equilon Enterprises LLC

ERM-NA Holdings Corp.

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.

Filmco, Inc.

First Vehicle Services, Inc.

Food Group, Inc. G4s Secure Solutions USA, Inc.

G4s Youth Services, LLC

Glaxosmithkline LLC

Grandtecotech, LLC

Grant Thornton LLP

Greyhound Lines, Inc.

Hayward Baker, Inc.

HB Sealing Products, Inc.

HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc.

IIR Communispond, Inc.

Intercontinental Hotels Group Resources, Inc.

Intertek U.S.A., Inc.

Invest Financial Corporation

J.C. Ehrlich Co., Inc.

Jiy Lube International, Inc.

Lasalle Bristol, LP

Merlin Entertainment

Mettler-Toledo Saeline, Inc. Monarch Homes o Florida, Inc.

Morrison Homes, Inc.

Morrison Management Specialists, Inc.

Ocean Optics, Inc.

Pacom Systems North America, Inc.

Parsons Brinckerho, Inc.

PB Americas, Inc.

Peter R. Brown Construction, Inc.

Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, Inc.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

RC Treatt, Inc.

Regus Corporation

Rentokil Inc Pest Control Services

Resource Recycling, L.L.C.

Sage Sotware, Inc.

Samsonite Company Stores, LLC

Signature Flight Support Corporation

Six Continents Hotels, Inc.

Smith & Nephew, Inc.

Southeast Service Corporation

Stauer Management Company Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.

TONI & Guy USA LP

Trak Microwave Corporation

Travelex Global Business Payments, Inc.

Trent Severn Environmental Services, Inc.

Williams Scotsman, Inc.

Woodrow Taylor Homes Ltd



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Country Analysis: United Kingdom

Industry Analysis 77 British Companies

Other 41%*

(See below)

Proessional Services 16%

Administration &

Support 12%

Manuacturing 17%

Wholesale Trade 14%

Real Estate 6%

Accommodations 4%

Retail Trade 6%

Construction 4%

Educational Services 1%

Transportation & Warehousing 4%

Finance & Insurance 5%

Inormation 1%

Other Services 4%

Arts & Entertainment 1%


Assistance 3%



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Country Analysis: Canada

Canadian Companies

Air Canada

Aldo US, Inc.

Alpha Tile & Stone

ANR Pipeline Company

Aquilex SMS, Inc.

Arbon Capitol, Inc

Blinds To Go (US), Inc.

Bombardier Transportation (Holdings) USA Inc.

CAE USA, Inc.

Calpac, Inc.

Cardel Homes U.S. Limited Partnership

Carolina First Bank

Certapro Painters, Inc.

CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.

Chemtrade Logistics, Inc.

Circa Telecom U.S.A., Inc.

Circle K Stores, Inc.

Coreslab Structures, Inc.

Cott Beverages, Inc.

Crop Production Services, Inc.

Datex, Inc.

Delco Wire and Cable, LLC

Federal Marine Terminals, Inc.

Finishmaster, Inc.

Future Electronics Corp

GA Paper International USA, Inc.

Geospatial Systems, Inc. Golder Associates, Inc.

Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc.

Hunters Green Country Club, Inc.

IT Xchange

Integrated Dealer Systems, Inc.

Intertape Polymer Group

Inter-Tel, Inc.

IPG US, Inc.

J B Systems, Inc.

John Hancock Lie Insurance Company, Inc.

Liberty Waste, LLC

Luke Brothers, Inc.

Martin & Vleminckx Rides LLC

Masonite Corporation

Mastronardi Produce Ltd

Mayors Jewelers, Inc.

Mendota Insurance Company

Metastorm, Inc.

North Pinellas Anesthesia Associates, PA, Inc.

Northwood Anesthesia Associates, L.L.C.

Olympia Tile, Inc.

PCL Civil Constructors, Inc.

Pro Mac Manuacturing Ltd

Progress Truss

RBC Wealth Managememt

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc.

Service Zone, Inc

Shred-It USA, Inc.

Sotchoice Corporation

Sport Supply Group, Inc.

Stantec

Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.

Superior Plus Construction Products Corp.

TD Bank, N.A. Thomson Proessional & Regulatory, Inc.

Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Ltd

TWG Warranty Group, Inc

Wellpoint Systems Inc

Yun Farms, Inc.

Zenith Insurance Company



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Manuacturing 16%

Wholesale Trade 16%

Other 36%*

(See below)

Finance &

Insurance 9%

Retail Trade 11%

Country Analysis: Canada

Industry Analysis 67 Canadian Companies


Construction 3%

Management 1%

Real Estate 1%

Transportation &

Warehousing 7%

Administration &

Support 6%

Arts &

Entertainment 4%

Agriculture 1%

Accommodations 1%

Other Services 3%

Inormation 3%


Assistance 3%



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Country Analysis: Germany

German Companies

Action Bolt & Tool Co.

Airvac, Inc.

American Lokring Corporation

American Vulkan Corporation

Amtech Lighting Services Company

BASF Construction Chemicals, LLC

Bauer Foundation Corp.

Bijou Brigitte, Inc.

Bio-Medical Applications o Florida, Inc.

Bosch Rexroth Corporation

Brenntag Mid-South, Inc.

Carl Zeiss Vision, Inc.

Chemische Fabrik Kreussler & Co.

Coastal Caisson Corp.

Commercial Vehicles o South Florida, Inc.

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

DHL Express, Inc.

Dorma-Carolina Door Controls, Inc.

Florida Detroit Diesel - Allison, Inc.

Freightliner o Tampa LLC

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

GEA Westalia Separator, Inc.

GIW Industries, Inc.

Gottwald Port Technology

Hanson Aggregates East Inc.

Helm Fertilizer Corporation

Jara Cosmetics International, Inc. KHS USA, Inc.

Kolbus America, Inc.

Kreussler, Inc.

Linde Gas North America LLC

Mariner International Travel, Inc.

Melitta North America, Inc.

Misener Marine, Inc.

Moorings U.S. Yacht Services, Inc.

Namasco Corporation

NNA o Florida, LLC

Orbeco-Hellige, Inc.

Peter Wittwer North America, Inc.

Petnet Solutions, Inc.

Rack Room Shoes, Inc.

Reebok International Ltd.

Reimelt Corporation

Renal Care Group Tampa, LLC

Sarasota Kidney Dialysis Center

Schauenburg Management, Inc.

Schlegel Durbal, Inc.

Sensidyne LP

Siemens Industry, Inc.

Sky Ches, Inc.

Sterling and Western Star Trucks o Tampa LLC

Storopack, Inc.

Sunsail, Inc.

Sybase, Inc.

Sylvania Lighting Services Corp.

The Dial Corporation

Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation

T-Mobile USA, Inc.

Trench Ltd

Turner Construction Company TUV SUD America, Inc.

Villeroy & Boch USA, Inc.

Voicestream Wireless Corporation

Volkswagen Group o America, Inc.

Zeller + Gmelin Corporation

ZF Marine, LLC



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Health Care

& Social

Assistance 8%

Retail Trade 14%

Other 21%*

(See below) Wholesale Trade 26%

Manuacturing 24%

Country Analysis: Germany

Industry Analysis 66 German Companies

Construction 7%

Administration &Support 5%

Transportation &

Warehousing 6%

Real Estate 5%


Accommodations 2%

Inormation 2%



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Country Analysis: Japan

Japanese Companies

7-Eleven, Inc.

Accu-Time Systems, Inc.

Bare Escentuals, Inc.

Bosley, Inc.

Breco Couplings, Inc.

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC Brother International Corporation

Canon Business Solutions, Inc.

Cantex, Inc.

Carrolls, Inc.

Cook Batson Company

Cruise One, Inc.

Dimension Data North America, Inc. Els Educational Services, Inc.

Fuji International LLC

Helena Chemical Company

IKON Oce Solutions, Inc.

Keyence Corp o America

Kinkisharyo USA, Inc.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. Kumon North America, Inc.

Liberty American Premium Finance Company

Linder Industrial Machinery Company

Maruka U.S.A., Inc.

Master-Halco, Inc.

Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc.

Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Mizkan Americas, Inc.

Mobile Homeowners Insurance Agencies, Inc.

Morgan Tire & Auto, Inc.

NEC Corporation o America

OCE North America, Inc. Olympus America, Inc.

Pilkington North America, Inc.

Raymond Handling Consultants, L.C.

Ricoh Americas Corporation

Rinnai

Sega Entertainment USA, Inc.

Seiko Corporation o America SMC Corporation o America

Sony Electronics, Inc.

Sulphuric Acid Trading Co., Inc.

Summit Stainless Steel LLC

Sun Chemical Corporation

Takasago International Corporation USA

TBC Retail Group, Inc. Tracstrategies.com LLC

Valley National Gases WV LLC

Verio, Inc.

Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc.

Yaskawa America, Inc.



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Wholesale Trade 33%

Manuacturing 22%

Retail Trade 20%

Other 25%*

(See below)

Country Analysis: Japan

Industry Analysis 51 Japanese Companies

Mining 2%

Arts & Entertainment 2%

Administration &Support 2%

Proessional

Services 6%

Finance &

Insurance 4%

Educational

Services 4%

Inormation 2%

Construction 2%



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Country Analysis: France

French Companies

Air Liquide America L.P.

American Aldes Ventilation Corporation

AXA Advisors, LLC

Beauty Alliance, Inc.

BIC

BSI Inspectorate America Corporation Capgemini U.S. LLC

Certainteed Corporation

Clextral, Inc.

Docubase Systems, Inc.

Equant Integration Services, Inc.

Essilor o America, Inc.

Fitch, Inc. Future Optics, Inc.

Gucci America, Inc.

Hagemeyer North America, Inc.

Hubbard Construction Company

Imperial Brands, Inc.

Independent Salon Resource, Inc.

Inovista Corporation

Laarge North America, Inc.

Monin, Inc.

Motel 6 Operating L.P. Norandex Building Materials Distribution, Inc.

Saint-Gobain Perormance Plastics Corporation

Schneider Electric USA, Inc.

Servisair LLC

Sodexo, Inc.

Sogeti USA LLC

Sogeval Laboratories, Inc. Super Shuttle

United Retail Incorporated

Veolia, Inc.

World Electric Supply Inc.



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Other 32%*

(See below)

Proessional

Services 18%

Wholesale Trade 29%

Manuacturing 21%

Country Analysis: France

Industry Analysis 34 French Companies

Real Estate 3%

Construction 3%

Accommodations 3%

Retail Trade 9%

Administration

& Support 6%


Transportation &

Warehousing 6%



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Country Analysis: Switzerland

Swiss Companies

Accounting Principals, Inc.

Ace USA, Inc.

ADT Security Services, Inc.

Ajilon, LLC

Brachs Conections, Inc.

Broadview Security, Inc. Column Financial, Inc.

Computerized Security Systems, Inc.

Consulting Partners, Inc.

Davido o Geneva USA, Inc.

Emhart Glass Manuacturing, Inc.

Firmenich Incorporated

Givaudan Fragrances Corporation Holcim US, Inc.

Jenny Craig Weight Loss Centers, Inc.

Ka-Tech, Inc.

Kuehne + Nagel, Inc.

Lee Hecht Harrison LLC

Melco Industries, Inc.

Montblanc North America, LLC

Novartis Corporation

Passina Products USA, Inc. PRP Wine International, Inc.

Schindler Elevator Corporation

Simplexgrinnell LP

Sunbelt Stang, LLC

Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.

TAD PGS, Inc.

UBS Financial Services, Inc. Unistrut International Corporation

Vitality Foodservice, Inc.

Zurich North American Insurance Company



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Other 34%*

(See below)

Administrative

Support 13%

Manuacturing 25%


Country Analysis: Switzerland

Industry Analysis 32 Swiss Companies

Wholesale Trade 16%

Retail Trade 9%

Other Services 3%

Construction 9%

Transportation &

Warehousing 3%


Health & Social

Assistance 3%



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Country Analysis: Netherlands

Dutch Companies

Aegon USA Securities, Inc.

Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc.

Antea USA, Inc.

Bakemark USA, LLC

Best Brands, Inc.

Byram Health Care Centers, Inc. Conopco, Inc.

Construction Dynamics Group, Inc.

Hire Thinking, Inc.

IFCO Systems North America, Inc.

IKEA Holding US, Inc.

ING Clarion Partners, LLC

Intersecurities, Inc.

Nielsen

Philip Medical Systems, Inc.

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

Randstad North America, LP

Reusable Container Company LLC

Sapphire Technologies, LP Saybolt, LP

Stad Der Nederlanden

Tampa Bulk Services, Inc.

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC

Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc.

Univar USA, Inc.

W. & O. Supply, Inc.



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Other 23%*

(See below)

Retail Trade 12%

Finance &

Insurance 12%

Wholesale Trade 23%

Manuacturing 11%

Country Analysis: Netherlands

Industry Analysis 26 Dutch Companies

Administration &

Support 19%

Real Estate 4%

Public Administration 4%Mining 4%

Other Services 4%


Transportation &

Warehousing 4%



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Industry Analysis

Manuacturing

Wholesale Trade

Retail Trade

Proessional Services

Administration & Support

Finance & Insurance


Nearly hal o the

oreign-owned companiesin Tampa Bay are

engaged in manuacturing

or wholesale trade.

Manuacturing accounts

or 23% o the FDI frmsin the region.


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Ireland (8) 7%

France (7) 6%

Other (37) 33%*

(See below)

Industry Analysis: Manufacturing

Manuacturing Industry 111 Companies

Canada (11) 10%

Germany (16) 15%

Switzerland (8) 7%


Japan (11) 10%

Korea (1) 3%

Belgium (1) 3%

Saudi Arabia (1) 3%

Austria (2) 5%

Mexico (6) 16%

Finland (4) 11%

Australia (3) 8%

Italy (3) 8%

Netherlands (3) 8%

Panama (1) 3%

Netherlands Antilles (1) 3%Luxembourg (1) 3%

India (1) 3%

Denmark (1) 3%

Brazil (1) 3%

New Zealand (2) 5%

Greece (2) 5%

Sweden (3) 8%



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Industry Analysis: Manufacturing

Machinery

Nonmetallic Minerals

Chemicals

Food

Computer & Electronic

Miscellaneous

Electrical Equipment

Fabricated Metal

Plastics & Rubber

Primary Metal

Paper

Wood Products

Beverage & Tobacco Products

Transportation

Printing & Related Support Activities

Furniture & Related Products

0 2 4 6 8 12 20

Manuacturing Industry 111 Companies

Number o Companies

10 1814 16

19

13

13

12

11

7

7

6

5

4

4

3

3

2

1

1



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Japan (17) 16%


Germany (17) 16%

Netherlands

(6) 5%

Switzerland

(5) 5%

Other (32) 29%*

(See below)

Wholesale Trade Industry 109 Companies

Industry Analysis: Wholesale Trade

France (10) 9%

Canada (11) 10%

South Arica (1) 3%

Hong Kong (1) 3%

Mexico (2) 6%

Italy (2) 6%

Panama (1) 3%

Taiwan (3) 9%

Luxembourg (3) 9%

Belgium (3) 9%

Denmark (3) 9%

Sweden (3) 9%

Spain (1) 3%

Slovakia (1) 3%

Norway (1) 3%

Ireland (1) 3%

India (1) 3%

Israel (3) 9%

Australia (2) 6%



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Industry Analysis: Wholesale Trade

Machinery & Equipment

Electronic Goods

Proessional & Commercial Equip.

Grocery

Miscellaneous Non Durable Goods

Lumber & Construction Materials

Motor Vehicle

Chemical

Hardware, Plumbing & Heating

Paper

Metal & Mineral

Alcohol

Drugs & DruggistsApparel

0 5 10 20 30 35

Wholesale Trade Industry 109 Companies

Number o Companies

30

15

12

11

8

8

6

6

5

2

2

2

11

15 25



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Other (15) 30%*

(See below)

Luxembourg

(4) 8%

Japan (10) 20%

Germany (9) 18%

Industry Analysis: Retail Trade

Retail Trade Industry 50 Companies

United Kingdom

(5) 10%Canada (7) 14%

Netherlands (3) 20%

France (3) 20%

Switzerland (3) 20%

Italy (1) 7%

Bermuda (1) 6%

Turkey (1) 7%

Spain (1) 7%


Belgium (1) 6%



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Industry Analysis: Retail Trade

0 2 8 12

Retail Trade Industry 50 Companies

4

Number o Companies

Clothing & Clothing Accessories

Motor Vehicle

Food & Beverage

Health & Personal Care

Miscellaneous

Electronic & Appliance

Nonstore Retailers

Furniture & Home Furnishing

Gasoline Stations

Building Materials &Garden Equipment

11

8

8

7

4

4

3

3

1

1

106



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Other (8) 22%*

(See below)

France (6) 16%

Japan (3) 8%


Canada (8) 22%

Industry Analysis: Professional Services

Proessional Services Industry 37 Companies

Switzerland (2) 25%

Netherlands (1) 13%

Germany (2) 25%

Korea (1) 13%

India (1) 12%

Australia (1) 12%



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Industry Analysis: Professional Services

0 2 4 6 10 12

Proessional Services Industry 37 Companies

Computer Systems Design & Related

Architectural, Engineering & Related

Management, Scientifc &

Technical Consulting

Accounting & Related

Other Proessional, Scientifc

& Technical Services

Specialized Design Services

Advertising & Related

11

11

8

3

2

1

1

Number o Companies

8



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Switzerland

(4) 12%

Other (8) 24%*

(See below)

Germany (3) 9%

Canada (4) 12%


Netherlands (5) 15%

Industry Analysis: Administration & Support

Administration & Support Industry 33 Companies

Sweden (2) 25%

Japan (1) 13%

France (2) 25%

China (1) 13%


Australia (1) 12%



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Industry Analysis: Administration & Support

0 1 4 7 8

Administration & Support Industry 33 Companies

2

Number o Companies

6

Services to Building & Dwellings

Oce Administrative Services

Employment Services

Investigation & Security Services

Other Support Services

Facilities Support Services

Waste Treatment & Disposal

Travel Arrangement &Reservation Services

Remediation & Other WasteManagement Services

Business Support Services

7

6

6

5

3

3

2

1

1

1

53



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Netherlands (3) 11%

Canada (6) 23%

Switzerland (4) 15%

Spain (1) 4%

Bermuda (2) 8%

Industry Analysis: Finance & Insurance

Finance & Insurance Industry 26 Companies

Israel (1) 4%Ireland (1) 4%France (1) 4%

Cayman Islands

(1) 4%

Barbados (1) 4%

Japan (2) 8%

United Kingdom

(3) 11%



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Industry Analysis: Finance & Insurance

Insurance Carriers &

Related Activities

Securities, Commodity Contracts,

& Other Financial Investments

& Related Activities

Credit Intermediation &

Related Activities

Funds, Trusts &

Other Financial Vehicles

0 2 6 10 12

Finance & Insurance Industry 26 Companies

4

Number o Companies

8

11

8

6

1



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*Based on 50 survey responses.

Nationally 26%

Locally/Statewide 28%

Globally 46%

Survey Results: Sales Destinations


Furthest Extent o Sales


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Nationally 30%

*Based on 50 survey responses.

Locally/Statewide 57%

Globally 13%

Survey Results: Parts/Materials


Nearest Extent o Procurement


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Headquarters/Administrative

Customer or Product Service

Warehousing/Distribution

Manuacturing

Sales

Other


Survey Results: Location Types

0 5 10 15 20 25

Number o Responses

*Based on 50 survey responses; some respondent locations serve more than one unction and appear multiple times.

Location Types

16

15

13

13

8

1


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Survey Results: Location Factors


Merger/Acquisition

Central Location

Market/Customer Base

Personal Contacts

Climate/Weather

Port

Workorce

0 5 10 15 20 25

Number o Responses

*Based on 50 survey responses; includes multiple responses.

Location Factors or the Tampa Bay Area

23

15

6

3

3

2

1


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Survey Results: Qualitative Responses

Factors in Choosing Location

Sister company located in Tampa Bay

Geographically better suited

Development/growth opportunity

Ease o export

Lived in Tampa

Closeness to customer base

Help expand services to the Southeast

Convenience o location

Merger

Weather

Cost o living

Quality o lie

Bought out previous company

Acquisition

Access to phosphate

Had home in the area

Perceived Disadvantages oTampa Bay

Lower average income

No core industry to high paying Jobs

No mass transit

Importing ability limited

Exporting ability limited

Lack o transportation options

Shipping

Perceived Advantages oTampa Bay

Population

Climate

Sustainable urban growth

MacDill AFB

Easy to travel in and out o region

Ease o import

Lower import/export costs compared to Northeast

Inrastructure is very good

Economy is good

Mechanic talent is good

Bulk o clients and employees located here

Convenient location

Availability o skilled workorce

Cost o doing business

Cost o living

Quality o lie

Customer excellence

Port

*Some respondents gave multiple answers



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Tampa Bay Partnership | 2011 Foreign Direct Investment Study

Company Directories

Listing by Country

Listing by Company



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Company Directory By Country

Company Parent Country County NAICS Titles # of Employees

Amcor Rigid Plastics USA, Inc. Australia Hillsborough All Other Plastics Product Manuacturing 10 to 29

Boral Material Technologies, Inc. Australia Multiple Other Chemical & Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers 10 to 29

Bovis Lend Lease, Inc. Australia Multiple Oce Administrative Services


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Chemtrade Logistics, Inc. Canada Hillsborough All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manuacturing


54/76



Sotchoice Corporation Canada Hillsborough Sotware Publishers


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Hagemeyer North America, Inc. France Hillsborough Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers 30 to 49

Hubbard Construction Company France Multiple Highway,Street & Bridge Construction 100 to 299

Imperial Brands, Inc. France Polk Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers 100 to 299Independent Salon Resource, Inc. France Multiple Service Establishment Equip. & Supplies Merchant Wholesalers 50 to 99

Inovista Corporation France Hillsborough Custom Computer Programming Services


56/76



GIW Industries, Inc. Germany Polk Metals Service Centers & Other metal MerchantWholesalers 30 to 49

Gottwald Port Technology Germany Hillsborough Industrial Machinery & Equipment Merchant Wholesalers


57/76



Volkswagen Group o America, Inc. Germany Multiple Automobile & Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers


58/76



Bosley, Inc. Japan Hillsborough Other Personal Care Services


59/76



Takasago International Corporation USA Japan Hillsborough Other Grocery & Related Product Merchant Wholesalers


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Randstad North America, LP Netherlands Multiple Temporary Help Services 10 to 29

Reusable Container Company, LLC Netherlands Hillsborough Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (except Packaging) Mg 10 to 29

Sapphire Technologies, LP Netherlands Hillsborough Employment Placement Agencies


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ADT Security Services, Inc. Switzerland Multiple Electrical Contractors 500 to 999

Ajilon, LLC Switzerland Multiple Employment Placement Agencies 10 to 29

Brachs Conections, Inc. Switzerland Hillsborough Conectionary & Nut Stores


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Ambius, Inc. United Kingdom Hillsborough Interior Design Services


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*Companies with one or more locations in more then one county are listed as Multiple and the employment range is based on the total employment gures.

*Employment gures were obtained rom Hoovers.


Mettler-Toledo Saeline, Inc. United Kingdom Hillsborough Irradiation Apparatus Manuacturing 100 to 299

Monarch Homes o Florida, Inc. United Kingdom Manatee Residential Remodelers 30 to 49

Morrison Homes, Inc. United Kingdom Multiple New Single-Fanily Housing Construction (except Operative Builders) 100 to 299Morrison Management Specialists, Inc. United Kingdom Multiple Caeterias 50 to 99

Ocean Optics, Inc. United Kingdom Pinellas Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manuacturing 100 to 299

Pacom Systems North America, Inc. United Kingdom Sarasota Computer Systems Design Services


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Company Directory Alphabetical Listing


7-Eleven, Inc. Japan Multiple Convenience Stores 1000 to 2999

Accounting Principals, Inc. Switzerland Hillsborough Employment Placement Agencies


65/76



Atlantic Microwave Corporation United Kingdom Pinellas Relay & Industrial Control Manuacturing


66/76



Capgemini U.S., LLC France Hillsborough Computer Systems Design Services


67/76



Crimsae Australia Polk Metal Window & Door Manuacturing


68/76



First Vehicle Services, Inc. United Kingdom Hillsborough Passenger Cars Leasing 10 to 29

Fitch, Inc. France Hillsborough Securities Brokerage 10 to 29

Flavors From Florida, Inc. Austria Polk Frozen Fruit, Juice, & Vegetable Processing 30 to 49Florida Detroit Diesel - Allison, Inc. Germany Hillsborough Automotive Parts & Accessories Stores 50 to 99

Food Group, Inc. United Kingdom Hillsborough Advertising Agencies


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Herbalie Ltd, Inc. Cayman Islands Sarasota All Other Specialty Food Stores


70/76



KHS USA, Inc. Germany Multiple Packaging Machinery Manuacturing 10 to 29

Kinkisharyo USA, Inc. Japan Pinellas Iron & Steel Mills


71/76



Misener Marine, Inc. Germany Hillsborough Other Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction


72/76



Post Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. United Kingdom Multiple Engineering Services 500 to 999

PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP United Kingdom Hillsborough Other Accounting Services 100 to 299

Prince Contracting, LLC Portugal Multiple Highway,Street & Bridge Construction 100 to 299Pro Mac Manuacturing, Ltd. Canada Polk General Warehousing & Storage


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Service Zone, Inc. Canada Multiple Other Management Consulting Services 100 to 299

Servisair, LLC France Manatee Other Airport Operations


74/76



Sylvania Lighting Services Corp. Germany Multiple Janitorial Services 30 to 49

Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. Switzerland Hillsborough Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers


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Veolia, Inc. France Multiple Facilities Support Services 50 to 99

Verio, Inc. Japan Hillsborough All Other Telecommunications


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