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Latest: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Global HQ Relocating To Texas - HPE will relocate its global headquarters from California’s Silicon Valley to Spring, TX, building upon the company's established presence in the Lone Star State.

Corporate Headquarters

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Global HQ Relocating To Texas

December 2, 2020

HPE will relocate its global headquarters from California’s Silicon Valley to Spring, TX, building upon the company's established presence in the Lone Star State.

Logistics & Distribution

Penta Properties, Sierra Supply Chain Services Break Ground In Ontario

December 2, 2020

The $62 million cold storage expansion project in Hamilton, Ontario's Red Hill Business Park will create 100 jobs.

Automotive

Hyundai TRANSYS Investing Over $240M In Georgia Expansion

December 1, 2020

Automotive parts producer Hyundai TRANSYS will create 678 jobs at a new 620,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in the West Point, GA area.

Economic Development

Henrico County, VA Endorses Proposed GreenCity Development

December 1, 2020

The $2.3 billion "ecodistrict" would generate nearly 2.3 million square feet of office and retail space, 2,400 housing units, two hotels, and a 17,000-seat arena.

Ports & Free Trade Zones

Georgia Ports Authority Reaches Milestone On Mason Mega Rail Terminal

November 30, 2020

Rail cars are now traveling newly installed track linking Garden City Terminal’s Chatham and Mason rail yards, which boosts on-terminal storage capacity by 35 percent.

Manufacturing

Gruppo Fanti To Invest $30M In West Virginia

November 30, 2020

The Italy-based metal packaging manufacturing company Gruppo Fanti will open its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Weirton, WV, creating 40 new full-time jobs.

Automotive

Gestamp To Invest Over $94M In Tennessee Expansion

November 25, 2020

The automotive OEM supplier will create 260 new jobs as it expands operations at its Hickory Valley Road and Ferdinand Piech Way plants in Chattanooga, TN.

Manufacturing

DST Innovations Project To Create 1,000 Jobs In West Virginia

November 24, 2020

An agreement between UK company DST and Blue Rock Manufacturing will bring a new manufacturing facility, and up to 1,000 new jobs to West Virginia.

Agriculture

World’s Largest Insect Protein Production Facility Coming To Illinois

November 24, 2020

Innovafeed and ADM will establish a new livestock feed production facility and headquarters in Decatur, IL, expanding sustainable agriculture solutions and creating more than 280 jobs in the region.

Manufacturing

Nice-Pak To Create More Than 300 Jobs In Arkansas

November 23, 2020

The wet wipe maker will increase manufacturing capacity at its Jonesboro, AR facility to meet the unprecedented need for its products due to the the COVID-19 pandemic.

Food Processing

Ferrero Investing $75M In Illinois Expansion

November 20, 2020

Ferrero will establish its first North American Chocolate Manufacturing Center at its facility in Bloomington, IL, creating approximately 50 new jobs.

Plastics & Medical Devices

$590M Loan Will Help ApiJect Make Vaccine Devices In North Carolina

November 20, 2020

In response to COVID-19, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation will loan the company $590 million to build a facility in Research Triangle Park.

Biotech & Pharma

August Bioservices Investing $64M In Tennessee Expansion

November 18, 2020

The pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) will invest in current and new facilities, and create 180 jobs in Davidson County over the next five years.

Logistics & Distribution

Amazon To Build State-of-the-Art Fulfillment Center In Mississippi

November 17, 2020

The new 700,000-square-foot site will create more 1,000 new, full-time jobs in Madison County, MS.

Economic Development

Mixed-Use Development Planned For Fort Monmouth

November 17, 2020

Commercial office, research & development, and warehouse/flex space are included in the plans for the closed Army base in Monmouth County, NJ.

Manufacturing

Emerson Building $35M Manufacturing Facility In Arkansas

November 16, 2020

Emerson's new facility in Ash Flat, AR will manufacture products for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing industries, and create 245 new jobs in Sharp County.

Workforce Development

Get There Florida: The Sunshine State’s New Workforce Education Initiative

November 16, 2020

Get There Florida is a new workforce education initiative aimed at raising awareness of short-term but high-value career and technical education programs.

Logistics & Distribution

NewCold Investing $150M In Major U.S. Expansion

November 13, 2020

The Netherlands-based temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution company will create more than 200 new jobs in Lebanon, IN.

Manufacturing

SPIG Industry Investing $7.9M In Virginia Expansion

November 12, 2020

Highway guardrail manufacturer SPIG Industry, LLC's expansion in Washington County, VA will create 113 new jobs.

Workforce Development

LED, LSUS Form $3M Technology Cooperative Endeavor Agreement

November 11, 2020

A $1.2 million Louisiana Economic Development grant will match $2 million from LSU Shreveport to grow technology careers.

Food Processing

Mark Anthony Brewing Investing $400M In South Carolina

November 11, 2020

To keep up with explosive demand for its White Claw Hard Seltzer, the company will build a new facility and create 300 new jobs in Richland County, SC.

Manufacturing

Cornerstone Building Brands Investing $25M In North Carolina Expansion

November 10, 2020

Cornerstone Building Brands, an exterior building product company, will create 38 jobs at its new production facility in Rocky Mount, NC.

Advanced Manufacturing

Sortera Alloys To Create 100 Jobs In Indiana

November 10, 2020

Texas-based metal recycling company Sortera Alloys is moving its production operations to Fort Wayne, IN.

Manufacturing

AHF Products Investing $2.5M In Kentucky Expansion

November 9, 2020

The wood flooring manufacturer plans to install innovative technology and create 20 new jobs at its Somerset, KY facility.

Logistics & Distribution

Amazon Logistics Adding Two Delivery Stations In Alabama

November 6, 2020

The two new delivery stations will create hundreds of new jobs in the metro Birmingham region.

Food Processing

Frito-Lay Investing $100M In Tennessee Expansion

November 6, 2020

The snack manufacturer will add four new manufacturing lines and create 100 jobs in Pulaski, GA over next three years.

Advanced Manufacturing

S2A Modular To Build First East Coast MegaFactory In Florida

November 5, 2020

The maker of electrically self-sustaining homes and commercial properties has selected Macclenny in northern Florida for its MegaFactory location.

Corporate Headquarters

Neighborly To Open Second Headquarters In Texas

November 4, 2020

The global franchisor will open a second headquarters office in Irving, TX to expand staff and support its rapidly growing network.

Manufacturing

Reflection Window + Wall To Create 112 Jobs In Indiana

November 3, 2020

The Illinois-based building facade manufacturer Reflection Window + Wall is investing $9.3 million to build and equip a 120,000-square-foot facility in Porter County, IN.

Food Processing

Ken’s Foods Investing $103M In Georgia Expansion

November 2, 2020

Dressing and condiment maker Ken's Foods will create 70 new jobs as it expands its manufacturing and distribution operations in McDonough, GA.

Biotech & Pharma

Vigilent Labs Investing $104.6M In South Carolina

October 30, 2020

Advanced health and medical technology company Vigilent Labs will create more than 400 new jobs in Charleston County, SC.

Advanced Manufacturing

Nestlé Purina PetCare To Invest $550M In New Ohio Factory

October 30, 2020

Purina's new Williamsburg, OH factory will support the company's long-term growth and employ more than 300 people by 2024.

Manufacturing

U.S. Corrugated Considering Central Delaware For $80M “Super Plant”

October 29, 2020

The company has designated Dover as the "location of preference" for a 457,000-square-foot manufacturing facility that will create more than 150 jobs.

Foreign Direct Investment

Wren Manufacturing Picks Pennsylvania For North American HQ, Manufacturing Facility

October 29, 2020

The United Kingdom’s largest kitchen retailer will create a total of 360 new jobs at two locations in Luzerne County, PA.

Food Processing

Empirical Foods Breaks Ground On $250M Facility In Kansas

October 28, 2020

The ground beef facility in Garden City, KS is expected to be finished between 2022 and 2023, and will create 250 new jobs.

Economic Development

Camp Hall: A One-of-a-Kind Opportunity For Business

October 26, 2020

Santee Cooper has invested in Camp Hall, a next generation commerce park designed for growth near the bustling city of Charleston, SC.

Manufacturing

Cummins To Invest More Than $25M In Indiana Expansion

October 23, 2020

The $25M investment will upgrade Cummins' Seymour Engine Plant (SEP) in Seymour, IN, and create and retain more than 150 jobs over the next five to 10 years.

Aerospace & Defense

Pratt & Whitney Investing Over $650M In North Carolina

October 22, 2020

The Fortune 50 aerospace company will establish a new manufacturing facility in Buncombe County, NC, creating 800 jobs by 2027.

Logistics & Distribution

Nor-Am Cold Storage Adds 90 New Jobs In Kansas

October 22, 2020

Nor-Am Cold Storage has invested $30 million in a new 148,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse in Dodge City, KS.

Manufacturing

West Virginia Methanol Investing $350M In New Plant

October 21, 2020

The plant will create 30 high-paying jobs in Pleasants County, WV and produce 900 metric tons of high-purity methanol from natural gas each day.

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

In Pursuit Of Healthy Indoor Air For Buildings, Tech Tools Will Help December 2, 2020

Employees and other occupants are expressing pointed concerns about how building systems are helping to ensure indoor air quality. - Read: In Pursuit Of Healthy Indoor Air For Buildings, Tech Tools Will Help at FacilityExecutive.com.

DOE Recognizes State of Maryland For Energy Efficiency Leadership December 2, 2020

Through the Better Buildings Challenge, the U.S. Department of Energy has recognized Maryland for reducing its energy intensity by 20% over its 9 million-square-foot buildings portfolio. - Read: DOE Recognizes State of Maryland For Energy Efficiency Leadership at FacilityExecutive.com.

Humidity & Temperature Measurement Data Service December 2, 2020

Vaisala Jade Smart Cloud is a cloud-based data service for reliable wireless online humidity measurement monitoring. - Read: Humidity & Temperature Measurement Data Service at FacilityExecutive.com.

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