Press Releases
Commercial Vehicle Supplier to Invest $4 Million in Morganton Expansion
Meritor, Inc. [NYSE: MTOR], a supplier of commercial vehicle solutions, will add 25 new jobs in Burke County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $4 million to expand its trailer operation in the City of Morganton.
Mt. Olive Pickle to Expand in Goldsboro with a $35 Million Investment
Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Inc. will create 167 jobs in Wayne County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $35 million to expand its manufacturing, warehouse, and distribution operations to Goldsboro.
Governor Cooper Announces Sherwin-Williams Expansion in Iredell County Will Create 183 Jobs
The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW), the well-known global manufacturer of paints and coatings, will create 183 jobs in Iredell County as it expands its facilities in Statesville, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $324 million to significantly expand its manufactur
The N.C. Taskforce for Offshore Wind Economic Resource Strategies Holds Inaugural Meeting
Governor Roy Cooper convened a new advisory group of experts yesterday to help the State of North Carolina encourage development of the offshore wind energy industry, the latest milestone showing the state’s commitment to the clean energy economy. The inaugural meeting of the North Carolina Task
North Carolina’s December County and Area Employment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 91 of North Carolina’s counties in December, increased in four, and remained unchanged in five. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.9 percent while Orange County had the lowest at 2.2 percent.
Plumbing Supplier to Increase Manufacturing Footprint with $13 Million Investment in Thomasville
BrassCraft Manufacturing Company, leading provider of rough plumbing products, will create nearly 100 new jobs in Davidson County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $13 million to expand its manufacturing operations in the City of Thomasville.
Global Pharmaceutical Packaging Manufacturer to Invest More than $70 Million in Kinston Expansion
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. [NYSE: WST], a global leader in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, will create approximately 70 jobs in Lenoir County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper Announces Nearly 600 Jobs as Lilly Selects Cabarrus County for Major Pharmaceutical Plant
Eli Lilly and Company, a global healthcare and biopharmaceutical company, plans to invest $1 billion and create nearly 600 new jobs in Cabarrus County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will build a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Concord, demonstrating again the prese
Governor Cooper Announces Boom Will Manufacture Supersonic Aircraft in North Carolina Creating More Than 1,750 Jobs by 2030
Boom Supersonic, the high-profile aviation company building modern supersonic airliners for commercial service, will build its manufacturing and final assembly facility in Greensboro, creating more than 1,750 jobs by 2030, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
North Carolina’s December Employment Figures Released
The state’s seasonally adjusted December unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from November’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.3 of a percentage point to 3.9 percent.
NC Commerce News
- Flooring Manufacturer Mohawk to Invest $87 Million in Davidson County Expansion
- North Carolina’s August County and Area Employment Figures Released
- Statements from Governor Roy Cooper and Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders on INEOS Automotive HQ Decision
- Governor Cooper Announces Corning Optical Communications Will Create 200 Jobs through Catawba County Expansion
- Software Company to Expand in New Hanover County with 104 New Jobs
