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North Carolina’s immense manufacturing industry, coupled with its advanced infrastructure and strategic location, make the state especially attractive for Italian companies.
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Italian Company Will Create 300 Jobs for EV Charging Operations in Mecklenburg County
alpitronic Americas LLC, a manufacturer of high-power electric vehicle charging stations, will invest more than $18.3 million to locate its United States headquarters operation and service center in Charlotte.
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Italian Pet Nutrition Company Selects Rockingham County for North American Headquarters
Farmina Pet Food USA, a provider of scientifically developed foods and personalized nutrition services for dogs and cats, will establish its North American headquarters in Reidsville.
Learn MoreGrupporeco Will Invest $28 Million and Create 110 New Jobs in Kinston.
Global manufacturer of household appliance components, Grupporeco, will build its first manufacturing facility for dishwasher components in North America.
Learn MoreItalian Investment by the Numbers
32
New and Expanding Companies Since 2014
1,100+
New Jobs Created by Italian Firms Since 2013
3,371
Italy-Born Residents Living in North Carolina
$2.2B
in Goods Imported from Italy to North Carolina
#1
Largest Manufacturing Workforce in the Southeast
1
Honorary Consul - Dr, Valentina Cecchi, Honorary Consul of Italy to North Carolina is Based in Charlotte
Italian Businesses Find Success Here
Italian companies continue to thrive in North Carolina. Since 2014, 32 Italian companies including Farmina, FITT Spa, and Prysmian Group have established operations here creating nearly 1,100 new jobs and over $355 million in capital investment.
Strategic Location
With half of the American population within a day’s drive, North Carolina is strategically positioned in the middle of the United States’ East Coast. Four international airports and two deep seaports put many customers and suppliers within reach.
Speed to Market
You don’t have to navigate complicated tax structures or bureaucratic red tape to do business in North Carolina. We have a top business tax environment and are full of resources for all permitting, licensing, and other regulation questions.
Largest Manufacturing Workforce
Particularly skilled in automotive, EV, machinery, furniture, textile, and food processing, North Carolina’s manufacturing workforce is the largest in the Southeast US. Credit goes to our 58 community colleges providing premier technical education.
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Italian Tech Company to Create 300 Jobs in Mecklenburg County as New U.S. Headquarters for EV Charging Operations
alpitronic Americas LLC, a manufacturer of high-power electric vehicle charging stations, will create 300 new jobs...
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