High Tech/Nano/Electronics
Project Announcements
Carrier Global Corporation Plans Fort Worth, Texas, Manufacturing-Engineering Operations
Climate and energy solutions company Carrier Global Corporation plans to establish operations in Fort Worth, Texas. The more than $600 million project is expected to create 1,500 jobs.
10/27/2026
Valmont Industries Expands Jasper, Tennessee, Production Operations
Infrastructure equipment manufacturer Valmont Industries plans to expand its operations in Jasper, Tennessee. The $45 million project is expected to create 84 jobs in Marion County.
10/25/2026
Mitsubishi Power America Expands Chatham County, Georgia, Operations
Power generation equipment manufacturer Mitsubishi Power Americas plans to expand its operations near Pooler, Georgia. The $490 million project is expected to create more than 220 jobs in Chatham County.
10/25/2026
Niagara Power Transformer Expands Buffalo, New York, Manufacturing Operations
Power transformer manufacturer Niagara Power Transformer plans to expand its operations in Buffalo, New York. The more than $71 million project is expected to create 73 jobs in Erie County.
10/25/2026
US Conec Plans Hickory, North Carolina, Manufacturing Operations
Optical interconnect manufacturer US Conec Ltd. plans to expand its operations in Hickory, North Carolina. The more than $149.7 million project is expected to create 224 jobs in Catawba County.
10/24/2026
Discovery 2 Scale Plans Nambé Pueblo, New Mexico, Headquarters Operations
Advanced materials technology company Discovery 2 Scale plans to establish operations at Nambé Pueblo, New Mexico. The project is expected to create more than 80 jobs.
10/22/2026
Hitachi Energy Plans London, Ontario, Canada, Manufacturing Operations
Energy technology company Hitachi Energy plans to establish operations in London, Ontario, Canada. The more than $330 million project is expected to create more than 100 jobs.
10/21/2026
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Expands Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Operations
Enterprise technology company Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) plans to expand its operations in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The $75 million project is expected to create 75 jobs.
10/21/2026
Utili-Serve Expands Conover, North Carolina, Headquarters Operations
Utility infrastructure services company Utili-Serve, LLC plans to expand its headquarters in Conover, North Carolina. The more than $24.8 million project is expected to create 105 jobs in Catawba County.
10/20/2026
QT Corporation Plans Goldsboro, North Carolina, Manufacturing Operations
Power controls and switchboard manufacturer QT Corporation plans to establish operations in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The approximately $49.2 million project is expected to create 188 jobs in Wayne County.
10/19/2026
M.C. Dean Expands Caroline County, Virginia, Manufacturing Operations
Power and technology engineering firm M.C. Dean plans to expand its operations in Caroline County, Virginia. The $412.5 million project is expected to create 1,950 jobs.
10/17/2026
Netherlands-Based VDL Groep Expands Oakwood, Georgia, Operations
Netherlands-based mechanical engineering and equipment manufacturer VDL Groep plans to expand its operations in Oakwood, Georgia. The approximately $77 million project is expected to create 120 jobs in Hall County.
10/17/2026
Greeneye Technology Plans Salina, Kansas, Headquarters Operations
Agricultural technology company Greeneye Technology plans to establish operations in Salina, Kansas.
10/17/2026
Methode Electronics Plans Southfield, Michigan, Headquarters Operations
Electrical components manufacturer Methode Electronics Inc. plans to establish operations in Southfield, Michigan. The $3.7 million project is expected to create at least 90 jobs in Oakland County.
10/16/2026
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