With the National Association of Manufacturers reporting that Indiana led the nation in manufacturing job growth for June, it should come as no surprise that companies from around the globe are looking to expand into the Hoosier state. 

In a press release, Reflex & Allen Group, a manufacturer of pneumatic, electrical and fluid systems for truck and engine markets said that it will move to Indiana. The Italian company will create 97 new jobs by 2014.

David Blackburn, managing director and general manager of Reflex & Allen North America said in the press release that a detailed analysis was conducted when choosing a location for a new facility. Transport links, supply base, customer base, available skills, labor pools, the right to work and the cost of manufacture were all factors that were considered, he said.

"When comparing individual states to determine the location of our first facility in the United States, it was very apparent, very early on that Indiana ticked all of the boxes as to our requirements," he said.

This is Reflex & Allen's second location, as the manufacturing company built an Indianapolis office in 2012. According to Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, that business' growth sends a strong signal to other organizations in the industry that his city is an ideal place to establish operations. Ballard added that it is an overall testament to Indiana's ability to provide highly-skilled workers in a business-friendly environment.

Manufacturing firms must keep pace in an ever-evolving industry. Having strong business management software is a necessity to ensure that a company is able to expand as needed and operate smoothly throughout the entire process.