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AVL Manufacturing (AVL USA, Inc.) will establish a new production facility in Charlotte, North Carolina to build enclosures for industrial power generators, creating more than 325 jobs. The company will invest $56 million in Mecklenburg County.
“North Carolina’s reputation for advanced manufacturing continues to attract great companies like AVL Manufacturing to our state,” said Governor Josh Stein. “With the largest manufacturing workforce in the southeast and excellent community colleges, North Carolina is home to the resources that world-class companies depend on.”
“We are pleased to welcome AVL Manufacturing to Charlotte,” said Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles. “Companies like AVL Manufacturing are a clear sign that our local economy is not just strong — it’s getting stronger every day. For them, speed to market is key, and Charlotte offers the kind of global connectivity and business-friendly environment that helps companies hit the ground running.”
Factors driving site selection
When selecting a site for economic development, businesses must evaluate multiple factors to meet their needs. Considerations include energy costs and infrastructure, corporate tax rate, and quality of life. Consistently at the top of the list is talent and workforce availability.
“After considering many markets, we are thrilled that AVL’s entrance into the U.S. market is in Charlotte, a vibrant, tech-forward city perfect for us to lay down roots,” said Vince Dicristofaro, president, AVL. “We didn’t just choose a location; we chose a community. Charlotte’s spirit of collaboration and its talented workforce made it the clear choice for our American-based home. We are excited to tap into this talent pool as we establish our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and create meaningful careers for the residents of this city and deliver unparalleled products to our customers.”
“Mecklenburg County continues to stand out in the advanced manufacturing sector, and AVL’s location here is the latest example of this success,” said Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Chair Mark Jerrell. “With a commitment to training and education, and hiring locally, the company is positioned to be a strong corporate partner for our community.”
Partnering with the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina on this project were the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Community College System, the Commerce Department’s Division of Workforce Solutions, Mecklenburg County, and the City of Charlotte.
About Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County enjoys one of the most robust economies in the nation. The Office of Economic Development is the lead organization responsible for recruiting and retaining businesses, stimulating small business vitality and promoting Mecklenburg County. It has accomplished this through partnerships with business resource providers and community organizations as well as the seven communities that comprise Mecklenburg County.
About AVL USA
AVL USA, Inc. is a new company established by AVL Manufacturing, a Canadian company with headquarters in Hamilton, Ontario. AVL specializes in the manufacture of custom industrial enclosures for large format standby power generators. The company’s products find use in a wide variety of applications, such as supplying backup power to large and hyper-scale data centers. AVL’s products find use in several other industries, such as the automotive, automation, construction, and emergency management sectors. To learn more, visit www.avlmfg.com.
About the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina
The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) is a private nonprofit corporation that serves as North Carolina’s statewide economic development organization. Governed by an 18-member board of business and industry leaders from across the state, the EDPNC focuses on business and job recruitment, existing industry support, international trade, tourism and film marketing. The EDPNC, which operates under contract with the North Carolina Department of Commerce, works closely with public- and private-sector partners at the state, regional and local levels. To learn more, visit www.edpnc.com
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