Manufacturing
Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Manufacturing articles below.
GM, LG Energy Solution Investing $2.3B In New Tennessee Plant
The joint venture, Ultium Cells LLC, will build a manufacturing plant in Spring Hill, TN and create 1,300 new jobs.
Rethinking The Global Supply Chain
The massive disruptions of the global supply chain that occurred in 2020 during the pandemic have increased momentum for the reshoring of manufacturing jobs to the United States, primarily from China.
Abzena To Create 325 Jobs In North Carolina
Life sciences contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) Abzena will invest $213 million to establish a new manufacturing operation in Sanford, NC.
LG Electronics Investing Additional $20.5M In Tennessee
Home appliance manufacturer LG Electronics will add another shift, creating 334 jobs and bringing total employment at its Clarksville, TN operations to about 1,000.
Utah: Good To Great
Box Elder County, Utah is consistently learning and growing, with more and more to offer the business community.
Arkansas: Headquarters Of Home-Grown Giants
Every Fortune 500 company headquartered in Arkansas began as a small, family-owned business.
BRS Offroad Establishing HQ, Manufacturing Facility In Tennessee
The offroad and luxury camper manufacturer will invest nearly $2 million and create 115 jobs in Hohenwald, TN.
Link Mfg. Building High-Tech Manufacturing, Training Facility In Iowa
Link's 50,000-square-foot expansion project sets the stage for continued growth in Sioux Center, IA and will help the company accommodate a new, broader product line.
Danimer Scientific Investing $700M In Georgia Expansion
The biodegradable materials manufacturer will create 400 jobs with an expansion of its Bainbridge, GA operations.
Rusal America Joins Neighborhood 91 Additive Manufacturing Campus
Rusal America has joined Neighborhood 91, a development focused on additive manufacturing at Pittsburgh International Airport’s Innovation Campus.
Munters Group AB Investing $36M In Virginia
Energy efficient air treatment and climate solutions manufacturer Munters Group AB will build a state-of-the-art facility in Botetourt Center to replace its Buena Vista, VA plant.
Mullen Technologies Picks Memphis For EV Manufacturing
California-based electric vehicle (EV) maker Mullen Technologies Inc. has selected Memphis, TN for its U.S. manufacturing hub.
Intel Investing $20B In Arizona Semiconductor Manufacturing Expansion
The Intel expansion project — the largest private investment in state history — includes the construction of two new semiconductor fabrication facilities and will create 3,000 high-tech, high-wage jobs.
$2.5B Development Plan Launched At Philadelphia Navy Yard
Upon completion of the $400M phase one, PIDC and Ensemble/Mosaic will have created one million square feet of life sciences space.
ElectraMeccanica Picks Arizona For U.S. Operations Base
The electric vehicle designer and manufacturer will establish its U.S.-based assembly facility and engineering technical center in Mesa, AZ.
Royal Canin To Invest $200M In Tennessee Expansion
Science-based pet health nutrition company Royal Canin will create more than 90 new jobs in Lebanon, TN as it expands its cat and dog food product lines.
95 U.S. Manufacturing Plants Earn 2020 ENERGY STAR Certification
These ENERGY STAR certified plants saved nearly $400 million on energy bills — equal to the payroll value of over 8,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs.
Arrival Building Second U.S. Microfactory In North Carolina
Electric vehicle (EV) maker Arrival will invest $41.2M in a new microfactory in Charlotte, NC, bringing more than 250 new jobs to the region.
Alliance RV Plans 650 New Jobs In Indiana
Luxury RV manufacturer Alliance RV will invest more than $33 million to grow its state-of-the-art manufacturing campus in Elkhart, IN.
MDC Precision Bringing 90 Jobs, FERA Relocating To Texas
MDC Precision will invest $4.45 million in new operations in Pflugerville; FERA Diagnostics and Biologicals will move from New York to College Station, TX.
Belvac Investing $3M In Virginia Expansion
The company will add up to 50 new jobs as it expands operations at the New London Business and Technology Center in Bedford County, VA.
Biogen To Invest $200M In NC Gene Therapy Manufacturing Facility
Biogen’s new innovative and scalable gene therapy manufacturing facility will support plans to advance its gene therapy portfolio, employ approximately 90 in Research Triangle Park, NC.
Aerospace: The Sky’s The Limit
While defense spending has remained stable, commercial aviation has been on life support during the coronavirus pandemic. It may take until 2024 to return to pre-pandemic levels of passenger jet air traffic.
Packaging Corp. Of America Plans $440M Investment In Alabama
PCA’s three-year project will convert a paper machine at its mill in Clarke County, AL to produce linerboard used for corrugated packaging.
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Trailer Manufacturer Investing $18M In Ohio Expansion
American Trailer World Corp. will create 249 jobs with a new production facility in Batavia Township in Southern Ohio.
Toyota Investing $210M In West Virginia Expansion
Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia will create 100 new jobs as the company upgrades an existing engine production line in Buffalo, WV.
Avant Organics To Launch Manufacturing Site In Alexandria, LA
Avant Organics' parent firm Crest Industries will create 40 new jobs with a $4 million capital investment at the Central Louisiana Port.
North Carolina: Rising Star With A Global Reach
In the last century, our 2020 State of the Year has been tops in tobacco, textiles and furniture. Today, North Carolina is on the cutting edge of advanced manufacturing, biotech, gene therapy and unmanned aerial systems.
AIDT, Hyundai Team Up For Revolutionary Job Training
The unique job-training initiative uses virtual reality simulation to train and certify employees on critical, in-demand skills.
2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year
Dozens of transformative high-tech projects vied for our 2020 Deal of The Year Award. The Tesla Gigafactory lands the biggest prize for Greater Austin, TX.
Honorable Mention Awards: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year
Our 2020 Deal of the Year competition drew the most diverse (and impressive) field of projects to date, making it much tougher to narrow down our annual list of Honorable Mentions.
Generac Power Systems Creating 450 Jobs In South Carolina
Generac's new Edgefield County, SC operations will manufacture generators and associated energy technologies, serve as a distribution center to customers throughout the Southeast.
Vigene Biosciences Adding 245 Jobs In Rockville, Maryland
The global leader in gene therapy and vaccine manufacturing is planning a major expansion in Montgomery County, MD.
Delaware Gaining 152 Jobs With Three Company Expansions
Two manufacturing companies and one chemical company are growing in Delaware, bringing approximately $13 million in capital investment to the First State.
Spring Mountain Center Investing $45M In Georgia HQ
The manufacturer of plumbing fixtures and home furniture will create 205 jobs at its new manufacturing and distribution headquarters in Barrow County, GA.
Material Handling Systems Creating 200 Jobs In Kentucky
The conveyor and automated sortation equipment company's new Bowling Green, KY manufacturing operations will complement its Mt. Washington global headquarters.
Crown Holdings Will Create 126 Jobs In Virginia
The packaging technology company will invest $145 million to build an aluminum beverage can production facility in Henry County, VA.
Valeo North America Investing $5M In Alabama Expansion
Automotive supplier Valeo North America will create 70 new jobs when it begins operations at an existing facility in Bessemer, AL.
Civica To Create 186 Jobs With New Virginia Pharmaceutical Facility
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Civica Inc. will build a 120,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in the City of Petersburg, VA.
