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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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Food Lion Parent to Invest $860 Million and Create 505 Jobs in Guilford County
Read more Food Lion Parent to Invest $860 Million and Create 505 Jobs in Guilford CountyAhold 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 […]
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GTCC Breaks Ground on New Aviation Campus
Read more GTCC Breaks Ground on New Aviation CampusGuilford 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 […]
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Lenovo Expands in Guilford County; Invests $77 Million, Adds 400 New Jobs
Read more Lenovo Expands in Guilford County; Invests $77 Million, Adds 400 New JobsLenovo, 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 […]
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ReAgent Chemical Services Selects Winston-Salem; Invests $4.8 Million, Creates 30 Jobs
Read more ReAgent Chemical Services Selects Winston-Salem; Invests $4.8 Million, Creates 30 JobsReAgent 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 […]
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Rollease Acmeda Begins Operations in Hope Mills; Creates 50 Jobs
Read more Rollease Acmeda Begins Operations in Hope Mills; Creates 50 JobsRollease Acmeda, a worldwide company in the window covering industry, has begun operations at a new state-of-the-art facility in Cumberland County. The company create at least 50 local jobs. The facility, located off Tom Starling Road, includes 100,000 SF of distribution space and will serve as the hub for the Americas region. The company has […]
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GMAX Industries Chooses Winston-Salem; Invests $11.4 Million, Creates 36 Jobs
Read more GMAX Industries Chooses Winston-Salem; Invests $11.4 Million, Creates 36 JobsGMAX Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of medical products, will create 36 new jobs in Forsyth County. The company will invest $11.4 million to establish its first North American production facility in Winston-Salem. GMAX provides essential products, including medical textiles, patient bedside plastics and single-use OEM components. The company is expanding its U.S. footprint with a […]