North Carolina’s 75,000+ jobs in plastics and chemicals manufacturing make up the largest plastics and chemicals manufacturing workforce in the Southeast. And with over 2,500 plastic and chemical establishments and an industry concentration of 1.5 times the national average in 2021, the state represents a prime location for new investment.
501 Mack-Todd Road, Zebulon, NC
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5925 Summit Avenue, Browns Summit, NC
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109 P P G Road, Greensboro, NC
473 New Jersey Church Road, Lexington, NC
510 Commerce Street, Clinton, NC
180 Commerce Place, Asheboro, NC
1387 Highway 16, Denver, NC
At 2.5 percent, North Carolina has the lowest corporate income tax rate in the United States. In fact, North Carolina offers a low tax burden across the board and has the lowest total effective business tax rate in the nation according to a report published by Ernst & Young and the Council on State Taxation.
North Carolina is home to three Tier 1 research universities. Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University are located within 25 miles of one another and contribute to an established workforce pipeline, active industry partnerships and an innovative business environment.
Industrial electricity rates run more than 14.5 percent less than the U.S. average
With more than 75,000 workers across 2,500+ establishments, North Carolina boasts the largest workforce in the Southeastern U.S. for plastics and chemicals manufacturing.
Jobs in the plastics and chemical sector are 1.5 more concentrated in North Carolina than the nation.
North Carolina’s workforce trains at nationally recognized universities – including the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University – and at the state’s 58-campus community college system.
NCWorks is a comprehensive workforce development program that includes an online jobs database for talent recruiters and job seekers alike. NCWorks also features a customized training program for new and existing businesses in the state.
The Polymers Center of Excellence is a non-profit organization created by the state of North Carolina to increase knowledge, provide technical support and assist in the development of emerging technologies in the plastics industry.
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) is the largest plastic professional society in the world. Section leaders organize technical meetings, facility/plant tours and networking events so participants can stay in touch with local industry while learning about new technologies and developments in polymer plastics research.
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The EDPNC helps businesses large and small succeed in North Carolina. We recruit new businesses to the state, support the growth of existing NC businesses, help manufacturers sell into international markets, provide startup assistance to entrepreneurs, and market the state as a premier travel destination. For assistance, fill out the form below and a member of our team will follow up with you as soon as possible.
