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.
Keurig Green Mountain Creating New Facility, 500 Jobs In South Carolina
The coffee company will invest $350 million to build a new, state-of-the art roasting and packaging facility in Spartanburg County, SC.
Spartan Motors Receives Grant For Job Creation In Pennsylvania
The company's East Coast truck body manufacturing facility expansion will bring nearly 200 jobs to Ephrata, PA over the next three years.
LORD Corporation Investing $80M In Pennsylvania Expansion
After a rigorous national site selection process, the global company opted to expand and upgrade its manufacturing facility in Saegertown, PA.
Chemring Group Expanding Tennessee Kilgore Flares Facility
The defense contractor will invest $40 million and create approximately 100 jobs in an expansion of its Kilgore Flares operations in Toone, TN.
North Carolina Lands Amada Manufacturing Facility, 201 New Jobs
The sheet metal fabricating equipment manufacturer will invest $87 million to develop a new product line in High Point, NC.
Novelis Breaks Ground On Kentucky Automotive Aluminum Facility
The aluminum rolling and recycling company will invest $305 million in its new automotive aluminum facility in Guthrie, KY, and create 125 jobs.
Coil Design Corporation To Establish HQ, Manufacturing Operation In Tennessee
The heating and cooling coil manufacturer will invest $3.4 million and create nearly 70 jobs in Dayton, TN.
Petoskey Plastics Expanding In Tennessee
The plastics manufacturer will invest $29.6 million and create approximately 70 jobs in Morristown, TN.
Gildan Creating 80 New Jobs In Georgia
The manufacturer is expanding the specialty yarn production capacity at its Columbus, GA facilities.
Japanese Plastic Company Opens First North American Production Plant
Nissei Plastics will boost its global production network with a new 115,000-square-foot facility in San Antonio, TX.
Smalticeram USA Investing $4M In New Tennessee Operations
The ceramics supplier will create 26 new jobs in Cherry Glen Industrial Park, a Select Tennessee Certified Site in Mount Pleasant.
Lonza Investing $46M In South Carolina Expansion
The investment is expected to create 30 new jobs in Greenwood County, SC, earning the company assistance from the state’s job development credits program.
GATX Expanding In Georgia
The railcar leasing company will invest about $18 million over the next four years to expand its maintenance facility in Waycross, GA.
General Dynamics Electric Boat Investing $800M In Connecticut
The company will retain and grow its workforce to more than 13,000 jobs over the next 17 years, with help from up to $63 million in state incentives.
Excel Boat Company Will Create 200 Jobs In Tennessee
The boat manufacturer will invest $9 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Ridgely, TN.
Lockheed Martin Opens New Facility In Florida
The new manufacturing facility will support F-35 production growth and is expected to bring more than 80 new jobs to Pinellas Park, FL.
IRIS USA Creating 95 Jobs In Pennsylvania
The injection-molded plastic products manufacturer and distributor will expand operations into Pennsylvania and establish a manufacturing facility in Hazle Township.
Kentucky Governor’s Report: From The Boardroom To The Governor’s Mansion
Gov. Matt Bevin is bringing his CEO skills to the dealmaking table, and the results are spectacular: an annual record of $9.2 billion in capital investment in the Bluegrass State.
Top Polymer Enterprise Locating First U.S. Plant In Georgia
The Chinese manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomer will invest $15 million and create 70 jobs in Social Circle, GA.
Goodyear, AZ: Foreign Trade Zones Benefit International Businesses
Goodyear has many successful FTZs, which help foreign and international businesses establish and grow operations while limiting tariffs and fees.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles To Invest Over $1B In Michigan
FCA will modernize its Warren Truck Assembly to produce Ram Heavy Duty trucks, relocating truck production from Mexico and adding 2,500 new jobs.
Van Hool NV Building First U.S. Manufacturing Plant In Tennessee
The bus and coach manufacturer will invest more than $47 million and create nearly 640 jobs in Morristown’s East Tennessee Progress Center, a Select Tennessee Certified Site.
Deep South Studios Is Louisiana’s First QEC Project
The Pelican State’s new Qualified Entertainment Company program targets sustainable entertainment jobs for content creators.
Made In California
The Golden State is increasing the benefits for manufacturers that participate in its recently launched CA Made state labeling program.
Maverick Boat Group Plans Florida Manufacturing Facility
MBG is augmenting its manufacturing in Florida with 277,000 square feet of new production space in Fort Pierce that will be fully operational next summer.
Two International Companies Expanding In Mecklenburg County, NC
KURZ and Yokohama Tire Corporation will invest a total of nearly $24 million and create 146 jobs combined.
Mohawk Industries Expanding Virginia Manufacturing Operation
The multi-million dollar investment in the Carroll County commercial flooring manufacturing operation will retain local jobs with assistance from the Virginia Economic Development Partnership.
ATLASBX Locating First U.S. Manufacturing Facility In Tennessee
The South Korean automotive battery manufacturer will invest $75 million and create 200 jobs in Clarksville, TN.
A New Frontier For Investment In South Carolina
South Carolina's North Eastern Strategic Alliance region attracted more than $850 million in investments in 2017, projects that will create more than 2,200 new jobs.
Universal Forest Products Opening New Facility In South Carolina
The wood and wood-related products manufacturer will create approximately 120 jobs at its new plant in Orangeburg County, SC over the next several years.
JSW Steel Considers $500M Investment In Texas
With the help of a $3.4M Texas Enterprise Fund grant, the India-based company will develop its steel manufacturing infrastructure in Baytown, TX.
Viega Announces Major Expansion At Kansas Campus
The construction and plumbing industry supplier is building a new ProPress® Copper manufacturing facility, and planning a new master distribution center at its in McPherson, KS campus.
Liebherr Investing $45M In Virginia Expansion
The construction machinery and earthmoving equipment manufacturer will build three new facilities at its Newport News, VA location.
USG Boral Relocating Corporate Headquarters To Singapore
The headquarters relocation is a strategic move to bolster the building products technology company's growth in the Asia Pacific region.
