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Ahold Delhaize USA, the leading grocery retail group and parent company of Food Lion, will invest more than $860 million to build a new distribution center in the Guilford County section of the City of Burlington. Over time, the project will create 505 full-time jobs and support distribution infrastructure for the company’s grocery brands on the East Coast. This investment underscores North Carolina’s growing role as a national hub for logistics, food distribution, and advanced manufacturing.

The planned facility, encompassing more than one million square feet, will be strategically located off Highway 61, offering direct access to major interstates and rail infrastructure. This location positions Ahold Delhaize USA to optimize supply chain efficiency and enhance the experience for Food Lion and its customers. Construction and hiring are expected to ramp up in phases, with the company’s full hiring timeline projected to be completed by December 31, 2033.

Beyond jobs and infrastructure, the campus will showcase proven supply chain automation and sustainability features that improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. It is designed to move products faster, use less energy, and support the company’s long-term growth.

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Guilford Technical Community College officially broke ground on the first phase of its new aviation campus. Minutes away from Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTIA), the $34.6 million, 70,000-square-foot training center will be constructed on GTCC’s Cameron campus and will expand the college’s aviation training facilities. The new campus will house the college’s aviation programs such as technologies in composites, structures, and assembly, along with the aviation manufacturing and avionics programs.

“GTCC has a proud history of partnering with aviation companies in the Piedmont Triad to meet the industry’s evolving needs. Our programs emphasize practical, in-demand skills, including aircraft systems repair, composite material manufacturing, flight operations, and quality control. This approach not only equips graduates to excel in their careers but also strengthens the region’s reputation as a hub for aviation innovation and excellence,” said GTCC President Anthony Clarke, Ph.D.

The addition of the first of two planned buildings will increase GTCC’s capacity by 40 percent, allowing the college to serve over 700 students annually. The building is expected to open in Spring 2027. Phase two of the new aviation campus is estimated to cost up to $60 million and will add a second building and parking structure with an additional 70,000-square feet of training space, next to the initial building. This will double the college’s current training capacity, enabling GTCC to support over 1,000 students in aviation and aerospace manufacturing annually.

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Lenovo, a global technology leader in personal computing and IT intends to expand its existing manufacturing and fulfillment facility located at 6550 Judge Adams Rd in Whitsett. The company will create more than 400 new jobs and invest $77 million in Guilford County to strengthen the company’s footprint in the Triad, further integrating the region into Lenovo’s global supply chain excellence and innovation.

“Lenovo has been a significant contributor to the North Carolina economy for the past 20 years and the expansion of our facility in Guilford County, which first opened in 2007, will build on our long-term commitment to the state and Triad region for many years to come. Our desire to further expand here is driven by strong customer demand and the strength of the region’s connectivity, workforce, and business infrastructure, meaning we can deliver to customers more quickly and efficiently,” said Ryan McCurdy, President, North America and North America Site Leader, Lenovo.

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ReAgent Chemical Services, Ltd., a United Kingdom-based chemical manufacturer, has selected a site in Winston-Salem to establish a new facility. The company manufactures laboratory and other specialty chemicals to a wide range of industries. The company will generate 30 new jobs and $4.8 million in capital investment over five years.

“Having identified significant potential for our products and services in the US, we began our search for a new location. North Carolina stood out for a variety of reasons including geographic location, proximity to customers and suppliers, and a good manufacturing labor market. We identified an ideal property enhanced by all of those assets here in Winston-Salem. We are excited to locate here, and eager to grow our US presence in the future. In the long term, we envision our US facility will be larger than our UK base,” says Richard Hudson, CEO of ReAgent Chemical Services.
ReAgent will look to fill up to 30 new jobs in the short-term including management, sales positions, chemical production, warehousing, and quality control. The average annual wage will be just above $59,000.

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