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International Presence

N.C. has the 10th largest international presence in the U.S., with firms hailing from more than 30 countries around the globe.

North Carolina is fast becoming a compelling force in today’s global economy.  In 2004, direct foreign investment in our state was valued at $23.9 billion. More international companies are choosing to locate in North Carolina every day due to the unique rewards of doing business in our state.   

 

These companies conduct business in a mixture of industries, from motor vehicles to financial services to pharmaceuticals, and are involved in activities from research and development, shipping, to manufacturing.

 

Among the state’s foreign-owned firms are the global leaders listed below.  For a complete listing of foreign-owned firms in North Carolina please access the International Firms Directory.

 

  • Aisin AW
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • BASF Corporation
  • Hitachi
  • Bayer Corporation
  • Honda
  • Bosch Siemens Home Appliances
  • Kyocera
  • Continental Teves
  • Lenovo
  • Credit Suisse
  • Mitsubishi Electric
  • Daimler Chrysler
  • Nortel Networks
  • Delhaize Group
  • Novartis Crop Protection
  • DSM
  • Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Industries
  • Eisai
  • RBC
  • Firestone

 

  • Flextronics
  • Siemens

 

  • Sony Ericsson
  • Freightliner
  • Sumitomo
  • Fujitsu
  • Thomas Built Buses
  • GKN
  • Volvo

For more information about the opportunities for international companies in our state, visit Develop International Business.


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