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North Carolina offers Spanish companies a business-friendly climate with competitive operating costs, a pro-regulatory environment, and strategic advantages for entering the US market. The state’s central East Coast location provides efficient access to major American markets through excellent transportation infrastructure including international airports and deep seaports. Spanish businesses benefit from North Carolina’s diverse economy spanning advanced manufacturing, life sciences, renewable energy, and financial services sectors, supported by a skilled workforce and world-class research universities. The state’s quality of life, growing international business community, and commitment to innovation make it an ideal environment for Spanish companies seeking to establish or expand their American operations.
Grifols Theraputics Brings 300 New Jobs to Johnston County
Grifols Therapeutics, the global healthcare company, will expand its North Carolina operations with a new $351.6 million capital investment, creating 300 jobs.
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Metal Manufacturer to Double Its Workforce in Cleveland County
IMC – Metals America announced plans for a major expansion at its existing site in Shelby that will double its workforce, allowing it to increase its production and operations.
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600+
New Jobs Created by Spanish Companies Since 2014
$1B
Invested in North Carolina by Spanish Companies Since 2014
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2,000+
North Carolinians Employed by Spanish Biotech Giant Grifols
2,183
Spain-Born Residents Living in North Carolina
Spanish Companies Find Success Here
Spanish companies continue to thrive in North Carolina. Over the last 10 years, Spanish companies including Iberdrola Renewables, Grifols, and Daumar Industries have established operations here creating over 600 new jobs and investing over $1 billion 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.
Spanish Companies Prosper in North Carolina
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How can Spanish businesses get support when establishing operations in North Carolina?
Spanish companies looking to expand in the United States will receive customized, end-to-end support through North Carolina. Our team works directly with your company to understand your goals and connect you with statewide resources and partners through every step of the business relocation process—from site selection and workforce solutions to incentives, regulatory guidance, and local market insights.
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What notable Spanish companies have operations in North Carolina?
In the last decade, Spanish firms have announced new facilities or expansions creating more than 600 new jobs and over $1 billion in capital investment in North Carolina. Some notable Spanish companies with operations in the state include Grifols, Iberdrola, Daumar, Nextil, and more.
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