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North Carolina’s 75,000+ jobs in plastic and chemical manufacturing make up the fifth-largest industry workforce in the U.S. And with an industry growth rate 1.5 times the national average since 2010, the state represents a prime location for new investment.
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4900 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC
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149 Water Tank Road, Statesville, NC
5210 Hovis Road, Charlotte, NC
7411 Oakwood Street, Mebane, 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 3 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. Ernst & Young and the Council on State Taxation rank North Carolina No. 1 for lowest state and local tax burden in the U.S.
North Carolina has the highest concentration of Tier 1 research universities in the country. 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.
North Carolina’s average industrial electricity rates run more than 8 percent less than the U.S. average.
With more than 75,000 workers, North Carolina has the fifth-largest and fourth-most highly concentrated workforce in the U.S. for plastic and chemical manufacturing.
North Carolina’s plastic and chemical manufacturing workforce grew 9.2 percent from 2010 to 2015, 1.5 times the national average.
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.
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.
