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Recent Announcements

The companies below represent some of the most recent expansion and location announcements in North Carolina.

 

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy

April 30, 2008

Industry sector:  Nuclear Energy

Company description:  GE Hitachi Energy (GEH) is a world leading provider of advanced reactors and nuclear services.  Established in June 2007, GEH is an alliance created by GE and Tokyo-based Hitachi Ltd. to serve the global nuclear industry.  The company's headquarters is located in Wilmington.

New jobs:  900

Financial investment:   $704 million

Location: Wilmington

New or expanding:  Expanding

 

IBM Lender Process Services

April 29, 2008

Industry sector:  Business and Financial Services

Company description:  IBM Lender Process Services uses industry-leading automation and imaging technology to process loan applications for the mortgage industry.

New jobs:  600

Financial investment:   $2.4 million

Location: Charlotte

New or expanding:  Expanding

 

Sanderson Farms, Inc.

April 24, 2008

Industry sector:  Food Processing

Company description:  Sanderson Farms Inc. is engaged in the production, processing, marketing and distribution of fresh and frozen chicken and other prepared food items.

New jobs:  1,650

Financial investment:   $126.5 million

Location: Kinston

New or expanding:  New

 

Sutter Street Manufacturing

April 14, 2008

Industry sector:  Furnishings

Company description:  Sutter Street Manufacturing supplies parent company, Williams-Sonoma brands, with upholstered furniture to sell. These products are sold as Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm and Williams-Sonoma Home are marketed in 44 states, the District of Columbia and Canada as well as through seven mail order catalogues and six e-commerce web site

New jobs:  820

Financial investment: $2.7 million

Location: Hickory

New or expanding:  New

 

Becton, Dickinson and Company

March 13, 2008

Industry sector: Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences

Company description: BD manufactures and sells medical devices and instrument systems. The company serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, industry and the general public. It is focused on improving drug therapy, enhancing the diagnosis of infectious diseases and advancing drug discovery.

New jobs:  274

Financial investment:  $134.7 million

Location:  Durham and Wilson

New or expanding:  Expanding

 

Tessera Technologies Inc.

March 13, 2008

Industry sector:  Information and Communications Technologies

Company description:  Tessera develops technologies to meet market demands for smaller, higher-performing electronic products at lower cost. The company’s technologies can be found in a wide variety of products including cellular phones, digital cameras, personal computers, gaming consoles, MP3 players, hearing implants and defense electronics.

New jobs:  185

Financial investment: $30 million

Location: Charlotte

New or expanding: Expanding


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