Press Releases

Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco announced today that the N.C. Film Office received several marketing awards for its creative work at the 25th annual Locations Trade Show in Santa Monica, Calif., last week.  The Association of Film Commissioners International, which represents more than 300 film commissions worldwide, presented the awards in this global competition.

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that MasterBrand Cabinets Inc., a national manufacturer of kitchen and bath cabinets for the remodeling and new construction markets, will expand in Lenoir County.  The company plans to create 334 jobs and invest more than $3.75 million during the next three years in Kinston.  The announcement was made possible in part by a $200,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.     

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that Greiner Bio-One North America Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of medical sampling devices and laboratory analysis technology, will create 51 jobs and invest $25 million in Union County over the next three years. The project was made possible in part by a $100,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.

Dr. Rita Joyner, most recently a special assistant in Commerce’s N.C. Energy Office, has been named section chief of the state’s Weatherization Assistance Program, Ward Lenz, director of the N.C. Energy Office announced today. 

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that United Furniture Industries NC LLC, a national manufacturer of residential upholstered furniture, will expand in North Carolina by opening a new facility in Davidson County.  The company plans to create 150 jobs and invest more than $3.3 million during the next three years in Lexington.  The announcement was made possible in part by a $125,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.  

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Mountaire Farms Inc., an international supplier of processed chicken and chicken products, will expand in Robeson County.  The company will invest $17.9 million and create 51 jobs in the next three years.  The announcement was made possible in part by a $150,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.  

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Albaad USA Inc., an international supplier of wet wipes for varied uses, will expand its plant in Rockingham County.  The company will invest more than $9 million and create 95 jobs in Reidsville.  The announcement was made possible in part by a $350,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.  

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Michelin North America Inc. will expand its operations in Stanly County.  The company plans to create 74 jobs and invest more than $11.3 million during the next three years in Norwood.  The project was made possible in part by a $620,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. 

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Plastek Industries, a leading maker of plastic consumer, cosmetic and pharmaceutical packaging, plans to create 250 jobs and invest $19 million in Richmond County over the next three years. The project was made possible in part by state grants from the One North Carolina Fund and the Job Development Investment Grant program.

North Carolina appliance retailers must register by the close of business April 13 to participate in the state’s Energy Star Appliance Replacement and Rebate Program.  Registration is available through a link on the N.C. Energy Office’s Web site.  The program will offer North Carolina residents a 15 percent rebate when they buy certain Energy Star-rated appliances over a four-day period beginning on Earth Day in April.  The N.C. Energy Office is also encouraging retailers to offer additional sales and discounts during the program.