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EDPNC
03/28/2024

EDPNC Releases 2023 Annual Report: “Sustaining Success”

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) today released its 2023 Annual Report entitled “Sustaining Success,” highlighting North Carolina’s economic development successes in 2023. The report includes an in-depth analysis of the work of the EDPNC and its partners, including the North Carolina Department of Commerce and local economic development organizations. In 2023, the…
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EDPNC
03/28/2024

Polish Manufacturer to Establish First U.S. Attic Stair Assembly Plant in Pasquotank County

LMFakro, a manufacturer of attic ladders, will create 23 new jobs to establish its first U.S. assembly plant for attic ladders in Pasquotank County. “North Carolina’s robust transportation infrastructure, strong workforce of manufacturing professionals, and nationally recognized business-friendly environment makes it the perfect place for distribution companies like LMFakro to call home. This is great…
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EDPNC
03/26/2024

Guidelines for NC Megasite Readiness Program Phase 3

North Carolina has enjoyed considerable success in recent years in recruiting large economic development projects. With this success, the State has also depleted some of its best sites for projects requiring substantial land and readiness, while the competition continues to grow. Major manufacturing projects in the aerospace, automotive, clean energy, food processing, life sciences, and semiconductor…
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EDPNC
03/26/2024

Duotech Services, LLC, to Add 95 New Jobs in $6.5M Investment for Defense and Aviation Electronics Maintenance in Macon County, North Carolina

Duotech Services, LLC, an engineering company specializing in the maintenance and repair of legacy defense equipment, will invest $6.5 million to expand its current operations in Franklin, North Carolina. The project will create 95 jobs in Macon County. Duotech Services, LLC, has been operating in Franklin since 1986, repairing obsolete equipment that Original Equipment Manufacturers…
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EDPNC
03/18/2024

Global Glass Company to Invest $371 Million for New Manufacturing Facility in Wilson County, North Carolina, Creating 401 Jobs

SCHOTT Pharma USA, Inc., a global specialty glass and material technology company, will invest $371 million for a new facility in Wilson, North Carolina, to manufacture tubing, pre-finish products, and ceramics for its home tech and pharma business units. The project will create 401 jobs in Wilson County. SCHOTT Pharma is a subsidiary of SCHOTT…
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EDPNC
03/07/2024

Industrial Steel Processor to Locate Operations to Hickory with $30 Million Investment

Steel Warehouse Company, a leading steel service center, will create 58 new jobs in Catawba County. The company will invest more than $30.5 million to locate a state-of-the-art facility in the City of Hickory. “North Carolina’s reputation as the best state for business continues to attract industry leaders to operate in our state,” said Governor…
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EDPNC
03/06/2024

Governor Cooper Welcomes Toyota as the Title Sponsor of the 2024 SEUS/Japan Conference

Governor Roy Cooper announced that Toyota will serve as the title sponsor for the upcoming Southeast U.S./Japan Annual Joint Meeting (“SEUS/Japan”), an important economic development conference aimed at increasing Japanese investment in North Carolina and the Southeastern United States.  The conference will convene in Charlotte, October 27-29, 2024. Last fall, Governor Cooper appointed Sean M….
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EDPNC
02/28/2024

Hygiene Company Selects Reidsville for First U.S. Baby Care Production Site with $26 Million Investment

Drylock Technologies, a leading manufacturer of hygiene products, will create 113 new jobs in Rockingham County. The company will invest more than $26.9 million to establish its first U.S. baby care production facility in the City of Reidsville. “This announcement is more evidence that North Carolina offers growing manufacturers the right ingredients for success,” said…
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EDPNC
02/27/2024

Japan-based Global Specialty Pharmaceutical Company to Invest $200 Million for New Manufacturing Complex in Lee County, North Carolina

Kyowa Kirin, a Japan-based Global Specialty Pharmaceutical company, has selected Lee County as the location for its new pharmaceutical manufacturing complex, creating 102 new jobs. The company will invest $200 million in the new complex in Sanford which will serve as a Center of Excellence to support the manufacturing of biologic products for targeted clinical…
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EDPNC
02/26/2024

Japanese EV Battery Component Manufacturer Announces Production Facility to Support Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina

Fujihatsu & Toyotsu Battery Components, North Carolina LLC (FTBC), a new partnership between Fujihatsu Tech America, Inc. and Toyota Tsusho America, Inc., announced it will create 133 new jobs as it locates a new electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility in Liberty, North Carolina. FTBC is investing $60 million in the project which will manufacture…
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EDPNC
02/23/2024

EDPNC Seeks Proposals for Trade Promotion Program: Mexico and the Middle East

The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina’s Global Business Services Division is soliciting proposals from experienced entities for the planning and execution of its trade promotion program in Mexico and the Middle East. Mexico Trade Representative Middle East Trade Representative The closing date for receipt of responses to these RFPs is Friday, March 22, 2024…
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EDPNC
02/15/2024

Governor Cooper, EDPNC Recognizes Seven Companies for Export Excellence

Seven North Carolina companies today were recognized at the 2023 Governor’s Export Awards for their growing sales success in international markets. These companies range from tactical components to bicycle wheel manufacturing and textile machinery. “North Carolina is a leader on the global stage, thanks in part to the thousands of North Carolina companies exporting their…
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