Press Releases

Automotive Parts Supplier to Create 21 Jobs in Columbus County Expansion

DMA Industries, LLC, a supplier of aftermarket automotive and heavy duty replacement parts, will expand and modernize its distribution operations in Columbus County, creating 21 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $1.27 million in its warehouse and distribution

Residential Siding Manufacturer to Expand with $14 Million Investment in Catawba County

Today, Governor Cooper announced that Millwork & Panel LLC, a residential siding manufacturer, will create 48 new jobs in Catawba County. The company will invest more than $14.3 million over the next three years to expand its vinyl siding operations in the City of Claremont.

North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Asks Congress for Deferment of the “Innovation Tax”

Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders of the North Carolina Department of Commerce

Lithium-Ion Battery Pouch Manufacturer Selects Davidson County for its First U.S. Operation

Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP), a lithium-ion battery pouch manufacturer, will create 352 new jobs in Davidson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $233 million to build its first U.S. advanced manufacturing facility in the City of Linwood.

Governor Cooper Announces New Lithium-Ion Battery Plant Planned for Morrisville

Forge Nano, Inc., a leading materials science company that enables peak performance products through atomic-level surface engineering, intends to launch a new lithium-ion battery business, called Forge Battery, in Wake County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Toyota Announces Additional 3,000 Jobs, $8 Billion Investment in Randolph County Battery Manufacturing Site

Toyota has announced plans to invest an additional $8 billion in its electric battery manufacturing site in Randolph County, including hiring another 3,000 employees.

Governor Cooper Announces 500 Jobs as Global Battery Component Supplier Selects Brunswick County for First U.S. Plant

Epsilon Advanced Materials, Inc., a global provider of synthetic graphite used in electric vehicle batteries, will build its first manufacturing facility in the United States in Brunswick County, creating 500 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Governor Cooper Continues Meetings with Business Leaders at Southeast U.S./Japan Association Meeting

Today, Governor Roy Cooper continued to meet with business leaders in Tokyo and delivered remarks at the Southeast U.S./Japan Association (SEUS/Japan) meeting closing ceremony.

Governor Cooper Addresses Southeast U.S./Japan Association Meeting, Meets with Government and Business Leaders in Tokyo

Today, Governor Roy Cooper attended the Southeast U.S./Japan Association (SEUS/Japan) meeting in Tokyo and met with business and political leaders to discuss North Carolina’s partnership with Japanese businesses and the country.

Governor Cooper to Lead North Carolina Delegation on Economic Development Trip to Japan

Governor Roy Cooper will lead a North Carolina delegation to Japan from October 11 – 15 to the annual Southeastern United States/Japan (SEUS/Japan) Economic Development Conference in Tokyo to recruit industry and meet with business leaders and others.