Press Releases

Sealed Air Corporation, a leading packaging solutions company, will create 25 jobs and invest $10.4 million over three years as it expands its manufacturing facility in Lenoir, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. “Leading manufacturers continue to recognize North Carolina as the best state for business in America,” Governor Cooper said. “Sealed Air decided to expand here because they know North Carolina has what it takes for businesses to succeed.”

Advanced Digital Cable, Inc. (ADC), a manufacturer of electronic, industrial and other cables will create 15 jobs with an expansion of its existing manufacturing facility in Clay County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $6 million with this project.

Project brings jobs and investment to both Edgecombe and Durham counties

Linamar Forgings Carolina (LFC), an automotive manufacturer, will create 31 jobs with an expansion of its existing manufacturing facility in Wilson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $6.8 million with this project. “North Carolina continues to grow our leadership in manufacturing with this expansion,” Governor Cooper said. “Linamar Forgings Carolina’s positive experience with our state’s talent, infrastructure and business climate led them to decide to expand in our state.”

Manufacturer will invest more than $18 million in Morganton facility

Governor Roy Cooper and Department of Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland made two appointments in the state’s workforce commission and division. Daniel (Danny) Giddens will serve as the Commerce Department’s Acting Assistant Secretary of the Division of Workforce Solutions (DWS). Kevin A. Trapani has been appointed to the NCWorks Commission and will serve as chair of the Commission.  Danny Giddens, Acting Assistant Secretary for the Division of Workforce Solutions

igh, N.C. — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 93 of North Carolina’s counties in October and remained unchanged in seven.  Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 7.2 percent, while Buncombe County had the lowest at 3.1 percent.  All 15 of the state’s metro areas experienced rate increases.  Among the metro areas, Rocky Mount at 6.0 percent had the highest rate and Asheville had the lowest rate at 3.3 percent.  The October not seasonally adjusted statewide rate was 4.1 percent. 

Six Counties Will Change Tiers Next Year

Fast-growing life sciences company expands in North Carolina

USA, LLC will open a new facility in Alamance County that is expected to create 35 jobs over five years, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases will invest approximately $47 million to open an air separation facility in Mebane capable of producing liquid oxygen, nitrogen and argon.