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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.

 

Assembly Systems Manufacturer to Create 38 High-Paying Jobs in Iredell County

, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Weber Screwdriving Systems Incorporated will locate its manufacturing operations in Iredell County.  The company plans to create 38 high-paying jobs and invest more than $2.3 million over the next three years in Mooresville.

 

Governor McCrory Announces Appointments to the Rural Infrastructure Authority

, NC -  The Office of Governor Pat McCrory has announced the following appointments:

 

Rural Infrastructure Authority

 

Governor Pat McCrory's appointees



• Thomas S. Hester Jr. (Vance County) - Hester is the president of Prim Residential Rentals, Inc. He is the chairman of the Vance County Commissioners. He studied accounting at Campbell University. Hester will hold an at-large seat on the board.

Food Manufacturer to Create 57 Jobs in Pitt County

, NC -  Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Natural Blend Vegetable Dehydration, LLC will open a manufacturing facility in Pitt County.  The company intends to create up to 57 jobs and invest more than $12 million over the next three years in Farmville.  

 

Biofuels Manufacturer to Create 65 Jobs in Sampson County

Raleigh, NC - Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that Biochemtex will be locating its new cellulosic biofuels production operations in Sampson County.  The company and its partners plan to create 65 new jobs and invest approximately $200 million over the next three years.

Governor McCrory Visits Asheville for Groundbreaking of New GE Aviation Facility

le, NC - Governor Pat McCrory congratulated GE Aviation today at a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the company’s new $125 million advanced composites factory near Asheville in Buncombe County.  GE is a global leader in jet engine and aircraft system production.

 

Engineering Support Company to Expand in Cumberland County

Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that BOSH Global Services will be expanding its operations in Cumberland County.  The company plans to create 32 new jobs and invest more than $400,000 over the next three years in Fayetteville.

 

“Our state has a proud history of working closely with companies like Bosh Global Services because we have an extremely talented pool of veterans and military personnel,” said Governor McCrory. “We’re excited that BOSH Global has decided to invest in North Carolina once again.”

 

Medical Technology Company to Create 75 High-Paying Jobs in RTP

  Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced today that a subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated will be relocating its existing operations in the Research Triangle Park area to a new facility to be constructed in Morrisville, North Carolina.  The company plans to create 75 new jobs at the facility over the next three years.  Construction of the new facility and Teleflex’s lease commitment are expected to generate investment of more than $20 million over the next several years.