Press Releases

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that TIMCO Aerosystems, LLC., one of the largest providers of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services in the world, will open a passenger seat manufacturing operation in Wallburg.

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Tasz Inc. will create 21 jobs in Caldwell County. The company plans to create the jobs and invest $2.2 million in Lenoir during the next three years. The project was made possible in part by a $42,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund.  

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Valendrawers Inc., a manufacturer of drawer and door components for the furniture and cabinet industry, will expand in Davidson County. The company plans to create 50 jobs and invest $1.2 million in Lexington during the next three years.

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that DNP IMS America Corp., a printing-technology company, will expand in Concord. The company plans to create 37 jobs and invest $24.8 million during the next three years.

Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that Cree Inc., a global leader in LED lighting technology and products, will expand its manufacturing operations in Durham.

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Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Empire Foods Inc., an advanced-technology food processing company, will bring 200 jobs to Halifax County. The company, using technology licensed from N.C. State University, plans to create 200 jobs and invest $2.5 million over the next five years.

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Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that ABB Inc., a global leader in power and automation technologies for utility and industrial customers, will build a new manufacturing facility in Huntersville.

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Kleen Tech Inc. will build a new process facility in Valdese to accommodate business growth. The company plans to create 30 jobs and invest $1.17 million during the next three years.