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Gillespie Precast Chooses Randolph County; Creates 39 Jobs, Invests $10 Million
Read more Gillespie Precast Chooses Randolph County; Creates 39 Jobs, Invests $10 MillionGillespie Precast will establish a new manufacturing plant in Randolph County that will create 39 jobs. The company, a leading producer of custom precast concrete, will invest $10 million in Asheboro. Gillespie Precast is a fifth-generation family-owned company with headquarters in Chestertown, Maryland. It manufactures a wide range of concrete products used in different industrial […]
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Opsun Corporation Chooses High Point; Creates 20 Jobs, Invests $9.3 Million
Read more Opsun Corporation Chooses High Point; Creates 20 Jobs, Invests $9.3 MillionOpsun Corporation, a manufacturer of structures for solar panels, will create 20 new jobs in Guilford County. The company will invest $9.3 million to build its first United States production facility in High Point. Headquartered in Quebec City, Opsun Corporation designs and manufactures aluminum solar panel mounting structures for commercial, industrial, and residential markets. “We’re […]
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Yeadon Fabric Domes to Invest $4.6 million and Create 72 New Jobs in Cumberland County
Read more Yeadon Fabric Domes to Invest $4.6 million and Create 72 New Jobs in Cumberland CountyYeadon Fabric Domes, LLC, a manufacturer of air supported structures, will invest $4.6 million to build a manufacturing facility in Fayetteville; creating 72 new jobs. The company is a leading designer and manufacturer of climate-controlled domed structures. Yeadon Fabric Domes’ air-supported facilities provide large, open spaces for a variety of sporting venues and applications. Yeadon […]
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SBA Home Chooses Davie County; Creates 250 Jobs, Invests $50.8 Million
Read more SBA Home Chooses Davie County; Creates 250 Jobs, Invests $50.8 MillionSBA Home has selected Mocksville as the site for its first U.S. furniture manufacturing facility. The company will create 250 jobs and invest $50.8 million by the end of 2029. “We are excited to launch our journey in the United States, starting in North Carolina—a state renowned for its dynamic business environment and exceptional opportunities […]
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MetOx International Inc. to Invest $193.7 million and Create 333 New Jobs in Chatham County
Read more MetOx International Inc. to Invest $193.7 million and Create 333 New Jobs in Chatham CountyMetOx International Inc., a pioneering manufacturer of high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire, will invest $193.7 million to build a major production facility in Chatham County, creating 333 jobs. Headquartered in Houston, MetOx International aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and accelerate innovation in advanced energy technologies. HTS enables ultra-efficient power transmission with no energy loss, making […]
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Cherokee Tobacco Company Selects Caswell County; Creates 39 Jobs, Invest $14 Million
Read more Cherokee Tobacco Company Selects Caswell County; Creates 39 Jobs, Invest $14 MillionCherokee Tobacco Company will create 39 new jobs and invest more than $14 million to build a new manufacturing and distribution operation in Caswell County. Cherokee Tobacco Company is a family-owned business that has manufactured and sold its own brand of cigarettes, cigars, and pipe products for more than two decades. The new build-to-suit facility […]
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Bracco to Open First U.S. Location in Lee County; Invest $230 Million, Create 200 Jobs
Read more Bracco to Open First U.S. Location in Lee County; Invest $230 Million, Create 200 JobsBracco, a global leader in diagnostic imaging, will create 200 jobs and invest $230 million in opening its first U.S. location to manufacture contrast media in the Lee County city of Sanford. Founded in 1927, Bracco Imaging is a multinational life sciences company and a world leader in imaging diagnostic productions, contrast agents, medical devices, […]
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Elemance to Expand in the Innovation Quarter
Read more Elemance to Expand in the Innovation QuarterElemance, a biomechanics engineering company that was launched out of Wake Forest University Health Sciences, is expanding into a larger footprint within the Innovation Quarter to accommodate planned growth. The project is expected to generate $200,000 of investment and create five jobs over a three-year period. The company’s expansion is supported by a BioNest Grant […]
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Omega Industries Expands in Fayetteville; Invests $3.5 Million and Creates 20 Jobs
Read more Omega Industries Expands in Fayetteville; Invests $3.5 Million and Creates 20 JobsOmega Industries, Inc. has selected Fayetteville and Cumberland County for its new manufacturing facility. The company will invest $3.5 million in equipment and real estate and create 20 jobs. Omega Industries, Inc. is a nationally known manufacturer of railroad crossings, track products, and miscellaneous steel components. The company headquarters is in Vancouver, Washington, with other […]
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GeisterBio Expands in Winston-Salem
Read more GeisterBio Expands in Winston-SalemGeisterBio, Inc., a U.S. life sciences company founded by Austrian entrepreneur Noah Geister, is expanding its operations in Winston-Salem. The company plans to establish a lab and quality control operation at One Technology Place in the Innovation Quarter and make its first two local hires within the first six months. It projects 8-12 jobs over […]
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NC Zoo Announces Opening Date for Asia Expansion
Read more NC Zoo Announces Opening Date for Asia ExpansionThe North Carolina Zoo’s new Asia expansion will open on March 1, 2027. The new continent will be the Zoo’s first major development in more than 30 years. The 12.5-acre Asia region will feature innovative habitat designs and bring nearly 50 new species to the Zoo, including critically endangered Malayan tigers, Visayan warty pigs, white-cheeked […]
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Caterpillar to Invest $1 Billion in Sanford
Read more Caterpillar to Invest $1 Billion in SanfordCaterpillar Inc. plans to invest approximately $1 billion in Sanford, North Carolina to expand manufacturing capacity for products that support its growing Cat Compact℠ business, helping customers gain faster access to the machines they need to solve tough jobsite challenges and build homes, infrastructure and communities. The investment includes plans for a new modern manufacturing […]