Publix announces expansion of east Greensboro distribution center
As site work continues on its 350-acre campus in east Greensboro, Publix has already announced an expansion to its 1.8 million-square-foot perishable foods distribution center in East Greensboro. The employee-owned company based in Lakeland, Florida, broke ground on its $400 million first phase in February at the site it acquired off U.S. 70 east of… Read more »
UPS To Invest More Than $316M In North Carolina; Add 592 Jobs
UPS will undertake a significant expansion to its North Carolina presence with the addition of 592 jobs in Guilford and Alamance counties, otherwise known as the Carolina Core. The the multinational package delivery and supply-chain management company plans to invest a total of $316.4 million at two sites over the coming four years. “UPS appreciates the… Read more »
Carolina Core-Made Bus Named “Coolest Thing Made in North Carolina”
Thomas Built Buses’ electric school bus took home top honors at NC Chamber. The HondaJet Elite and Caterpillar Compact Track Loader, both produced in the Carolina Core, were also among the finalists. Read More…
Purina Adding 300 Jobs in Carolina Core
Nestlé Purina PetCare is investing $450 million to transform a former brewery in the Carolina Core into an innovative, technically advanced pet food manufacturing facility. The 1.3 million-square-foot facility in Eden, North Carolina will employ more than 300 people. The company, which also considered sites in Ohio and Kentucky, chose the Carolina Core for its strong workforce and available real… Read more »