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In December 2005, North American Lighting, Inc. (NAL) , a wholly owned subsidiary of Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, announced that it would invest approximately $22 million to build a facility in the new Shoals Research Airpark, located adjacent to the Northwest Alabama Regional Airport in Muscle Shoals. The facility began operations in June 2007 and now employs in excess of 240 people.

Valmet Corporation is a leading global developer and supplier of services and technologies for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our 11,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day.

Robbins manufactures custom-mixed rubber compounds for manufacturers and fabricators. The company specializes in products for the tire-retreading and custom-mixing industries.

University of North Alabama (UNA) , located in Florence, was founded in 1830 as the first public institution of higher education in Alabama. UNA offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in 25 major areas and plays an important role in the life of the region.

“The Alabama Robotics Technology Park is one of the biggest assets we can have for companies,” Governor Bentley said. “The park allows us to provide an opportunity for a technically trained, highly skilled and educated workforce for jobs in Alabama.

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