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Chalk One Up for Arizona

If you’re keeping score in the battle of the business climates, chalk up a small one for Arizona.

Huntington Beach-based GST Industries is moving from Surf City to Mesa east of Phoenix, citing the cheaper costs of doing business in Arizona.

The loss isn’t big: GST counts about 10 people in Huntington Beach, according to a spokeswoman.

The maker of aerospace products is part of Torrance-based Summa Industries. Most of its production is done elsewhere.

GST makes hydraulic and mechanical components. The company plans to hire about 20 people in Arizona.

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