Press Releases

Today, Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that Borghetti Turbos North America, Inc.,  a manufacturer of turbochargers, gas turbines, compressors and other related automotive parts, will open a new facility in Lincoln County.     

Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Jordan Forest Products, a wood products manufacturing company, will expand its operations in Montgomery County.  The company plans to create 31 jobs and invest more than $1.4 million over the next three years in Biscoe. “North Carolina is a strong producer of wood products,” said Governor Pat McCrory.  “It makes great business sense for Jordan Forest Products to expand here where they’ve been doing business for more than seven decades.”

Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Trinity Frozen Foods, a frozen food manufacturing company, will locate its operations in Robeson County.  The company plans to create 149 jobs and invest more than $15 million over the next three years in Pembroke.

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Ipreo Holdings, a global company that provides market intelligence, data and technology solutions to capital markets and corporate professionals around the world, will establish a business center in Wake County. The company plans to create 250 new jobs in North Carolina by the end of 2017 and invest over $3 million in its Raleigh location.

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that XPO Logistics, a company that provides freight management, expedited transportation and freight forwarding services, will expand its national operations center in Mecklenburg County. The company plans to create 287 new jobs in North Carolina by the end of 2014 and invest $688,000 into its Ballantyne Corporate Park location in Charlotte.

Today, Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that Meherrin River Forest Products, a lumber processor, will locate its operations in Halifax County.  The company plans to create 40 jobs and invest more than $1.8 million over the next three years in Weldon. “Our state has abundant natural resources and this project is a great opportunity for us to use those assets to create jobs,” said Governor McCrory. “We welcome Meherrin River Forest Products to Halifax County and wish them continued success in North Carolina.”

, N.C. - Today, Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that OFS Brands, a furniture and logistics company, will expand its facility in Guilford County.  The company plans to create 188 jobs and invest $9.25 million over the next five years in High Point.   “Our state has a proud history as a leading furniture manufacturer because our workforce is second to none,” said Governor McCrory. “We’re excited that OFS Brands has decided to invest in North Carolina once again.”  

Raleigh, N.C. - Today, Governor Pat McCrory announced that MetLife, Inc., a leading global life insurance and employee benefits company, intends to create 2,600 jobs in Charlotte and Cary, North Carolina by the end of 2015. The company expects to invest, or cause to be invested, $125.5 million into its new Mecklenburg and Wake County campuses. 

, N.C. --  Today, Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that Otto Environmental Systems North America Inc., a plastics manufacturer, will expand its facility in Mecklenburg County.  The company plans to create 32 jobs and invest $7 million over the next three years in Charlotte.    

, N.C. --  Today, Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced that Franklin Tubular Products Inc., a manufacturer of manipulated tubular assemblies, will locate its operations in Macon County.  The company plans to create 121 jobs and invest $4 million over the next three years in Franklin.     “My administration is committed to partnering with businesses to help them succeed,” said Governor McCrory. “We must do more to align educational preparation and training with the needs of our manufacturers and other industries.”