Max Solutions, Inc., a specialty packaging manufacturer, will create 150 new jobs in Cabarrus County. The company will invest more than $27 million to build a manufacturing facility in the City of Concord. “North Carolina’s reputation for manufacturing continues to attract entrepreneurs across all industries and Cabarrus County is the perfect spot,” said Governor Cooper….

Premix Group, a plastics manufacturer, will create more than 30 new jobs in Gaston County. The company will invest $47 million to locate its first U.S. manufacturing facility in North Carolina. “We are delighted to welcome Premix to North Carolina, where we have the largest manufacturing workforce in the southeastern United States,” said Secretary Sanders….

Atlantic Building Components & Services, Inc., a manufacturer of wood trusses and building components for the construction industry, will locate a new manufacturing facility in Robeson County, creating 105 jobs. The company will invest $6 million in Fairmont. “North Carolina’s rural communities like Robeson County offer many attractive features for modern manufacturers,” said Governor Cooper….

For the second year in a row, North Carolina is the winner of Site Selection magazine’s 2022 Prosperity Cup, an annual award given to state-level organizations with the most successful economic development and business development projects in their state for the previous year. This year’s award is shared by the Economic Development Partnership of North…

The North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has approved 15 grant requests to local governments totaling $3,840,156. The requests include commitments to create a total of 649 jobs, 215 of which were previously announced. The public investment in these projects will attract more than $351 million in private investment. “These Rural Infrastructure grants attract new, innovative businesses,…

Technimark, LLC, a manufacturing solutions provider for the healthcare and consumer packaging markets, will expand its healthcare production operations in Randolph County, creating 220 jobs. The company will invest $62 million to support growth in its healthcare and consumer packaging markets. “It’s always great to see a North Carolina company expand in our state,” said Governor…

Vanguard Furniture Company, Inc., a North Carolina furniture manufacturer, will add 100 new jobs in Burke County. The company will invest more than $5.9 million for an expansion of its upholstery manufacturing operations to Morganton. “North Carolina continues to be the global leader for furniture manufacturing,” said Governor Cooper. “Vanguard’s decision to expand in our…

CertainTeed, a manufacturer of building products, will add 37 new jobs in Granville County. The company will invest $118.8 million to expand its roofing shingle manufacturing facility in Oxford. “CertainTeed’s expansion is a great indicator of North Carolina’s manufacturing economy,” said Governor Cooper. “Aside from accolades for being the best place to do business, companies…

Nucor Corporation, a steel and steel product manufacturer with locations across North America, will build a new “micro-mill” in Lexington, located in Davidson County. The company, which has its headquarters in Charlotte, will invest $350 million into the project which will create 180 jobs with an average annual wage of $99,066, higher than the county…

On March 24, 2022, economic developers, elected officials and industry CEOs gathered to discuss how innovation and talent will continue to transform North Carolina’s business landscape at the inaugural Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) Annual Forum on Economic Development. Former North Carolina State Senator and EDPNC Board Chairman Gene McLaurin opened the Forum…

Well-known American retailer, Macy’s, Inc., will build its first-ever fully automated distribution center in China Grove, located in Rowan County. The company will invest $584.3 million for the project which has a goal of 2,800 new jobs. “North Carolina’s economic development has been taking off this year, with companies and projects covering a range of…

VinFast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle and battery company, is bringing its first North American automotive assembly and battery manufacturing plant to North Carolina. The company plans to invest $4 billion and create 7,500 jobs in Chatham County, making this the largest economic development project in North Carolina’s history. “North Carolina’s state leadership is wholly committed to unlocking…