A growing number of companies are showing interest in the foreign trade zone since Orange County rekindled marketing efforts months ago, according to economic development director Steven Gross. 
One timber production company in Broome County just made an application to join the zone. 
Another food manufacturing company in Port Jervis is considering making its space available as an approved storage center for other businesses in the zone, Gross said. 
Established by the federal government, a foreign trade zone allows businesses to import and store (or manufacture) goods and delay paying tariffs until the finished products leave the zone. 
Participating businesses often receive the benefit of reduced or exempted duties. …