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Liberty Storage Solutions, which designs and manufacturers a range of products from simple storage buildings to elaborate man caves and she-sheds, will invest $8 million and expects to create 50 new jobs over the next three years with average annual wages of $47,500 plus benefits. This compares to the county’s average wage of $39,000. The company has purchased 33 acres near its current location in Mocksville for the expansion.
“We are extremely blessed and excited to be able to have the opportunity granted to us to expand our manufacturing capacity in Mocksville,” said company founder and owner Bobby Eaton. “I am very grateful for all of the collaboration that has taken place. We also appreciate Mocksville and Davie County and the support that the community has blessed us with. Our pledge is to continue to generate higher-paying jobs and to continue to be the leader of our industry.”
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Duke Energy has started construction on its 22.6-megawatt Stony Knoll Solar power plant in Dobson which is expected to open by the end of 2021. The facility will power the equivalent of 5,000 homes. Once completed, the plant is expected to create about 70 jobs and will also increase local tax revenues for Surry County and local school districts.
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An Alabama-based commercial equipment provider and servicer to a variety of industries will expand its operation near Mount Airy by adding 100,000 square feet and creating 100 new jobs, the company announced on Friday.

Altec Industries Inc. has finalized an agreement with the Surry Board of County Commissioners on a deal that will bring state grant funds to help extend a natural gas line to its current site at 200 Altec Way, just outside of Mount Airy.

Awarded through the North Carolina Governor’s Office and the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Surry County has received a grant of $540,000, which will be matched with $180,000 by the county. The natural gas service will allow Altec to expand its operation and invest $9 million in the new facility. The new jobs will pay above the Surry County average wage.

The expansion is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2022.

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The Ardagh Group, a global manufacturer of sustainable beverage packaging, will invest $195 million and create 94 new jobs in Forsyth County to expand its largest US can manufacturing facility. The project will add 2 new high-speed can manufacturing lines at the facility on Old Milwaukee Lane along with additional building improvements. Today’s announcement represents one of the largest capital investments in Forsyth County in a decade.

“This project forms part of Ardagh’s Group’s global $2.1 billion 2021-2024 business growth investment program and is being undertaken to meet fast-growing demand as consumers increasingly recognize the environmental and quality advantages of beverage cans,” said Claude Marbach, CEO, Ardagh Metal – Beverage North America. “Our products deliver high recycle and content rates, which support customer sustainability targets and contribute to a circular economy. This latest expansion in Winston-Salem is indicative of Ardagh’s consistent commitment to supporting customer growth.”

The expansion will create 94 new jobs with an average salary of 130% of the county’s average. The company currently has 230 local employees.

“Economic growth is all about providing increased opportunities for our community. We are proud to work with the Ardagh Group to not only meet their needs for a facility expansion, but also to meet their needs for the specialized talent they need to thrive and grow,” says Mark Owens, President and CEO of Greater Winston-Salem, Inc. “This project represents a significant economic investment that generates a substantial impact for our entire community in terms of workforce growth and corporate investment. It is a win for the community and the region as a whole.”

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