Press Releases

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Commonwealth Brands Inc., a national manufacturer of tobacco and tobacco products, will expand its operations in Rockingham County.  The company will invest $6.7 million and create 35 jobs in 2010.  The announcement was made possible in part by a $100,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. 

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Solaris Industries Inc., an international manufacturer of steel tubing, will locate a new facility in Cleveland County.  The company plans to invest $3.2 million and create 40 jobs during the next three years in Kings Mountain.  The announcement was made possible in part by a $50,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. 

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that another $755,148 in federal Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency block grants has been awarded to help six local agencies create jobs and save on utility and fuel bills.  The six grants mark the second distribution of money from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program in North Carolina, for a total of nearly $1.5 million to a dozen local agencies.  Additional grants are expected to be announced in the coming weeks as funding applications are reviewed and acted on.

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that ACW Technology, an international manufacturer of digital, analog and radio frequency electronic devices, will open a new facility in Durham County.  The company plans to create 155 jobs and invest $4.9 million in Durham during the next three years.  The announcement was made possible in part by a $50,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that Charlotte-based Celgard LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Polypore International Inc. (NYSE: PPO), will create 289 jobs and invest a total of $91 million in expanded and new infrastructure in Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties over the next five years.

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Reser’s Fine Foods, a national producer of prepared foods and salads, will expand its plant to the Halifax Industrial Center in Halifax County.  The company plans to create 500 jobs in three phases over the next five years.  The announcement was made possible in part by a $1 million grant from the One North Carolina Fund. 

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that Husqvarna, a global leader in outdoor power equipment, will double its Charlotte workforce with the opening of a new North American headquarters. Husqvarna plans to add 160 workers over the next three years and invest $2.75 million in the project. The company currently employs 160 workers in Charlotte. 

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that more than $860,700 in federal Recovery Act funding for energy efficiency block grants will help six local agencies create jobs and save on utility and fuel bills.  The six grants mark the first distribution of money from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program in North Carolina.  Additional grants are expected to be announced in the coming weeks as funding applications are reviewed and acted upon. 

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Wilbert Plastic Services, a national supplier of molded plastic parts for the automotive, industrial equipment and custom parts markets, will expand its operations in Gaston County.  The company will relocate its headquarters from Chicago to Belmont, invest $5.7 million and create 41 jobs during the next three years.  The announcement was made possible in part by an $82,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. 

North Carolina is one of six states selected to participate in a new nationwide effort to save energy and serve as a model for other states in developing new strategies to improve the energy efficiency of existing buildings, reduce utility costs and cut emissions.   “This is an opportunity for North Carolina to continue demonstrating its leadership and commitment to promoting and increasing energy efficiency,” said John Morrison, assistant secretary for energy at the N.C. Department of Commerce.