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Gas Valve Company to Create 37 Jobs in McDowell County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Key Gas Components, Incorporated will be expanding its manufacturing operation in McDowell County.  The company plans to create 37 new jobs and invest more than $2.2 million over the next three years in Marion.

 

Fiber Composites LLC to Expand in Stanly County

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Fiber Composites, LLC, doing business as Fiberon, will expand its Stanly County operations.  The company plans to create 25 new jobs and invest $3.8 million over the next three years in New London.

 

Electrolux Expanding North American Headquarters in Mecklenburg County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Electrolux, a global leader in home and professional appliances, will expand its headquarters in Charlotte. 
 
The company plans to create an additional 810 jobs in Charlotte by the end of 2017 and invest $85 million in its Mecklenburg County location. The project was made possible in part by an award from the state Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) program.  Receipt of the award is based on proof of job creation and other performance requirements.
 

Italy-Based Nutkao to Create 56 Jobs in Nash County

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Nutkao USA, Inc. will be locating its nut butter manufacturing operation in Nash County.  The company plans to create 56 new jobs and invest more than $7.3 million over the next three years in Rocky Mount.

 

Veteran-owned Solar Energy Company to Create 50 Jobs In McDowell County

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today The Solar Connection will locate its manufacturing facility in McDowell County.  The company plans to create 50 jobs and invest more than $500,000 over the next three years in Marion.

 

“North Carolina will continue to embrace an ‘all of the above’ approach to energy development,” said Governor McCrory. “We applaud The Solar Connection, a veteran-owned company, for its commitment to hire military veteran workers and grow operations in Western North Carolina.”

 

Aluminum Boat Manufacturer to Create 200 Jobs in Onslow County

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Armstrong Marine, Inc. is building a welded aluminum boat manufacturing operation in Onslow County.  The company plans to create 200 jobs and invest more than $8.4 million at the new facility near Swansboro.

 

USA InvestCo to Develop Cold Storage Project at Port of Wilmington

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker recently announced that USA InvestCo plans to create 100 jobs and invest more than $15 million in a new cold storage facility at the Port of Wilmington.

 

The company is developing the Port of Wilmington Cold Storage facility (PWCS), a 75,000-square-foot cold storage facility that will store locally produced pork, poultry, fruits and vegetables. PWCS could eventually be expanded to 300,000 square feet depending on demand.

 

High Tech Israeli Textile Manufacturer to Expand in Person County

ake, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Spuntech Industries, Inc., a global spunlace manufacturing company based in Israel, will expand its operations in Person County.  The company plans to create 60 new jobs and invest more than $35 million over the next three years in Roxboro.

 

AIG to Create 230 Jobs in Mecklenburg County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that American International Group (AIG) will establish a technology center in Mecklenburg County.  The company plans to create 230 new jobs in North Carolina by the end of 2017 and invest more than $5.5 million in Charlotte. 
 

Walmart Distribution Facility to Create 450 Jobs in Alamance County

, N.C. -  Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. will open a major perishable grocery distribution center in Alamance County. This facility will serve an estimated 123 Walmart retail stores across North Carolina and surrounding states. The company intends to create 450 jobs and invest more than $100 million over the next three years in Mebane.