of this opportunity,, Montana's location in relation to the 

 highly populated trade areas makes complete refinement, par- 

 ticularly that of assembled products, unfeasible, Montana's 

 location in relation to other materials used as component 

 parts is somewhat disadvantageous. Other components, such 

 as hardware, metal parts, glass, plastic, are not available 

 locally and would, of course, involve double transportation 

 costs if many products were completed here„ 



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