Manufacturing
U.S. Auto Parts Manufacturing Jobs Up
The largest industry employer of manufacturing jobs in the U.S. has grown nearly 19 percent since 2012, according to a new economic impact study.
Dulles Glass And Mirror Expanding In Virginia
The company will invest $7.5M to expand its corporate headquarters, R&D, manufacturing and warehouse operations in Prince William County.
Manufacturers Expect Near-Sourcing To Increase
According to new research from LMA Consulting, 70% of manufacturing executives say near-sourcing will increase within the next five years.
Sonoco Creating 595 Jobs in Georgia
The packaging company will invest $20M to create a new packaging center in Fulton County, GA.
Toyota Plans $600M Investment, 400 New Jobs in Indiana
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation will offer TMMI training grants to reimburse up to 50 percent of the company’s eligible workforce training costs over a two-year period.
Kayser Automotive Adding 100 Jobs In Western Kentucky
The $26M project was made possible by a complex economic development deal involving candle manufacturer MVP Group moving its operations from Fulton to Mayfield.
The Rockport Group Moves Global Corporate HQ
The shoe manufacturer will occupy a new 70,000-square-foot office space in Newton, MA, just outside of Boston.
Amcor Investing $40M In Ohio Expansion
Amcor Rigid Plastics will expand its bottle manufacturing operations in Bellevue, OH with help from a JobsOhio economic development grant.
The Linde Group Investing $40M In Georgia Plant
The manufacturer and supplier of industrial gases will create 35 jobs at a new air separation plant in Adel, Cook County.
Alabama Auto Production Hit Record High In 2016
Alabama’s auto production climbed to a new record high in 2016, as workers at the state’s three auto assembly plants kept up a brisk pace of building SUVs, pickups and sedans for markets around the world.
Mississippi Lands Business Facilities’ 2016 Deal Of The Year
The $1.45 billion Continental Tire plant in Clinton, MS wins the magazine’s Gold Award for Economic Development Deal of the Year.
Indiana RV Manufacturer Expanding In LaGrange County
Forest River will invest $6.7M to expand into three facilities totaling 450,000 square feet, creating up to 425 new jobs by 2019.
Texas Named Business Facilities’ State Of The Year
The Lone Star State wins BF's top annual honor for the third time.
Jones Plastic and Engineering Expanding In Tennessee
The plastic injection mold manufacturer will invest $4.5 million and create 52 new jobs in Camden, TN.
Canatal Steel USA Investing $1.5M In Virginia Expansion
The Canada-based company's manufacturing expansion will bring 38 new lobs to Botetourt County, VA with support from the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.
Sparks Custom Fabrication Expanding In Tennessee
The foodservice equipment manufacturer will create approximately 140 jobs in Adamsville, TN during the next five years.
Steel Manufacturer Expanding At Port Of Indiana
Ratner Steel Supply is investing $8.83M to double the size of its operations at the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor in Portage, creating up to 37 new jobs by 2019.
Tax Credits Help New Jersey Manufacturers Create Jobs
Three manufacturing projects expected to create a total of 390 jobs have been approved to receive tax credits under the Grow New Jersey Program.
Sports Apparel Maker Chooses North Carolina For First Plant Outside Asia
Taiwan-based Everest Textile Co. will invest $18.5 million in a new manufacturing plant in Forest City, NC, creating 610 jobs.
FEUER Powertrain Open For Business In Mississippi
The crankshaft manufacturer’s first U.S. manufacturing operations, located in Robinsonville, MS, represent a $140 million corporate investment and 300 new jobs.