Press Releases

State tour will highlight workforce development and creation of 370 new jobs, $100 million in investments

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that NGK Ceramics USA will expand its operations in Iredell County. The company plans to create 18 new jobs and invest more than $22 million in Mooresville.   “North Carolina’s workers are uniquely qualified to handle all aspects of the manufacturing process,” said Governor McCrory. “We’re thankful that NGK Ceramics USA is expanding in Iredell County. The State of North Carolina is committed to supporting the growth of advanced manufacturing.”  

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Flo-Tite Valve Controls and sister company Titan Flow Control will be expanding their manufacturing operations in Robeson County.    Flo-Tite plans to create as many as 25 new jobs and invest more than $1.5 million in Lumberton.  Titan Flow Control plans to create up to 15 new jobs and invest more than $2 million in Lumberton.   

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Jacob Holm Industries, a global nonwoven manufacturing company, will expand its operations in Buncombe County.  The company plans to create 66 new jobs with a minimum qualifying investment of more than $45.9 million. The total capital investment is likely to exceed $60 million when the final project is complete.  This growth will take place over the next three years in Candler.  

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Greenheck Fan Corporation, a leading manufacturer of air movement and control equipment, will expand its operations in Cleveland County.  The company plans to create 184 new jobs and invest $30 million over the next five years in Shelby.      

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Custom Nonwoven, Inc., a global producer of polyester staple fiber, will locate a new manufacturing facility in Davidson County.  The company plans to create 72 jobs and invest more than $12.8 million over the next three years in Thomasville.  

McCrory: “North Carolina is recognized around the world for our bioscience and cutting-edge pharmaceutical companies”

Upholstered furniture manufacturer creates more than 75 jobs in Catawba County

The N.C. Division of Workforce Solutions will participate in a Stand Down in Durham on Friday, September 20, 2013 to help homeless veterans find employment and obtain needed medical, dental, lifestyle services.

The Division of Employment Security’s (DES) Assistant Secretary, Dale Folwell, announced that the Division will merge two units to provide more accuracy, timeliness and quality to all aspects of the Division. DES, a division of the N.C. Department of Commerce, will merge Quality Control with Internal Audit effective immediately. “This move will enhance internal accountability and oversight,” said Folwell. “It will not add positions, but will increase our accuracy and consistency to benefit our customers.”