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Reliable Utilities, Energy and a highly skilled labor force are all found in Lancaster, NY

Utilities here are plentiful and distribute energy at lower than national average rates. Local utilities are dependable and hold outstanding records for availability and service.

Electricity

Local power distribution is economical and efficient. The Niagara Power Project, one of the largest hydroelectric developments in the nation, assures our area of adequate power at all times.

The New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) has its regional headquarters and a large switching center in Lancaster. A full­time staff of professionals is available for consultation with your business.

Water

Lake Erie supplies a virtually inexhaustible source of water, regularly replenished by the upper Great Lakes (the second largest fresh water source in the world).

The Erie County Water Authority is capable of purifying and pumping over 138 million gallons daily to residents and industry at adequate pressures. Water is available at low industrial rates. Public water service is available throughout the Town of Lancaster.

Oil

Fuel oil and petroleum products arrive in our area from U.S. and Canadian pipelines, and by tankers, barges, rail and tank-truck. Our area has several petroleum storage terminals which are served by all modes of transportation.

Gas

National Fuel Gas supplies Lancaster with high quality natural and mixed gas service. Professional and technical planning is available. Independent drillers have successfully located natural gas in Lancaster.

Telephone

New York Telephone, a subsidiary of NYNEX, serves Lancaster with an a state-for-the-art electronic dial control center. Cellular phone service by NYNEX and Cellular One is also available.

Labor Force

The Work Force with a "Plus"

This area offers a diversified pool of skilled workers, technicians and engineers. A high percentage are second and third generation craftsmen and homeowners. Lancaster people come from productive, hardworking stock. They know what it means to put in a "good day's work". The variety of skills include: aeronautics, automotives, chemicals, electronics, computers, technology, graphic arts, CAD-CAM, mechanical design, metallurgy, metal working, wood-working, optics, tool and die making, and a wide range of other industrially related backgrounds.

Important Factors:

• Wage rates compare favorably with the nation. Accident prevention records are indicative of steady, careful workers. Output per worker in cooperation with management tends to achieve a high level of quality and reduces unit costs.
• Training programs keyed to your specific needs can be coordinated with your management at local colleges and training institutions.

Town of Lancaster Industrial Development Agency

21 Central Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086

Tel: 716/683-1610 . . . . . . . . Fax: 716/683-0512

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