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Dial to stay in Scottsdale but move to near Loop 101
Peter Corbett
The Arizona Republic
Jul. 15, 2006

SCOTTSDALE - Scottsdale-based Dial Corp. announced Friday that it intends to keep its headquarters in Scottsdale in a new, multistory facility northeast of Scottsdale Road and Loop 101.

Dial plans to locate its corporate offices and research center in the One Scottsdale development, planned by DMB, developer of DC Ranch.

The move is expected in 2008.

Phoenix and Scottsdale had been competing for months to snag Dial's new Valley headquarters and its 650 employees.

Scottsdale won out in the competition for the consumer products company.

Phoenix had identified a site a few miles west of Scottsdale Road at Tatum and Mayo boulevards for Dial.

Dial moved its headquarters from Phoenix to the Scottsdale Airpark, near Greenway and Scottsdale roads, in 1997. Dial's research facility has been in the Airpark since 1976.

Dial's products include its signature soap and a wide range of products: Purex laundry detergent, Right Guard antiperspirant and Combat, a roach insecticide.

Scottsdale civic leaders welcomed the long-awaited announcement, while Phoenix leaders expressed disappointment.

Scottsdale Mayor Mary Manross said Dial's decision is a vote of confidence in Scottsdale.

"It speaks to the strength of our economy, the excellence of our workforce and the great quality of life we offer in Scottsdale and the region," the mayor said.