The Kroger Co. Plans Frederick County, Maryland Robotic Customer Fulfillment Center

Area Development News Desk (01/24/2020)

The Kroger Co., the nation’s largest grocery retailer, plans to construct a 350,000 square-foot robotic Customer Fulfillment Center in Frederick County, Maryland.

Macedon Technologies Expands Fairfax County, Virginia, Headquarters

Area Development News Desk (01/24/2020)

Macedon Technologies, a trusted Appian partner providing Appian-based solutions and services, will invest $1.65 million to expand its corporate headquarters in the Reston community of Fairfax County, Virginia, with plans to create 147 new jobs.

Castle Hill Gaming Eyes Albemarle County, Virginia, for Headquarters

Area Development News Desk (01/24/2020)

Castle Hill Gaming, one of the nation's leading gaming software developers, signed a lease for its new headquarters at Stonefield in Albemarle County, Virginia.

Dakkota Integrated Systems Eyes Auto Parts Assembly Facility in Detroit, Michigan

Area Development News Desk (01/23/2020)

Dakkota Integrated Systems, a company that supplies assembly and sequencing services for the OEM automotive market, plans to construct and operate a 300,000 square-foot manufacturing facility on a portion of the former Kettering High School and Rose Elementary School sites in Detroit, Michigan.

General Motors Plans Significant Investment at Detroit, Michigan Assembly Plant

Area Development News Desk (01/23/2020)

General Motors has committed to invest at least $3.5 billion in Michigan over the next 10 years including a significant investment at its Detroit Hamtramck facility, which will be the future home of a newly announced battery electric truck and other electric vehicles.

Korea-Based Enchem Plans Two Manufacturing Plants In Jackson County, Georgia

Area Development News Desk (01/23/2020)

Korean manufacturer Enchem Ltd. will build two new manufacturing plants in Jackson County, Georgia. The $61.35 million project is expected to create more than 300 jobs.

Winkelmann Flowform Technology Expands Auburn, Alabama, Operations

Area Development News Desk (01/23/2020)

Winkelmann Flowform Technology LP is expanding its operations at Auburn Industrial Park in Auburn, Alabama. The $2.2 million project is expected to create 12 new jobs over the next two years.

Gecko Robotics Expands Operations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Area Development News Desk (01/22/2020)

Gecko Robotics, Inc., a developer and operator of robots used in automated infrastructure inspections, has been approved for new state funding to expand operations at its facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Eli Lilly and Company Plans $470 Million Expansion at Durham, North Carolina, Campus

Area Development News Desk (01/22/2020)

Eli Lilly and Company, a global healthcare and biopharmaceutical company, will invest over $470 million and create more than 460 new jobs in Durham, North Carolina.

Precision Castparts Plans Operations Center in Mason, Ohio

Area Development News Desk (01/22/2020)

Precision Castparts Corp., one of the largest build-to-print manufacturers of complex structural and mechanical assemblies in the aerospace industry, will plan a concept research and development integration center and a manufacturing innovation center in Mason, Ohio.

Traditional Medicinals Eyes Rocky Mount, Virginia, for East Coast Operations Hub

Area Development News Desk (01/22/2020)

Traditional Medicinals, the leading seller of wellness tea in the United States, will invest $29.7 million to establish an East Coast herbal tea manufacturing and processing operation in the Summit View Business Park in Rocky Mount, Virginia. The project is expected to create 56 new jobs in Franklin County.

China-Based Minth Group Plans $87 Million Expansion at Lewisburg, Tennessee, Assembly Plant

Area Development News Desk (01/22/2020)

China-based Minth Group, a leading designer and manufacturer of structural body, trim and decorative parts for the automotive industry, will invest $87 million to expand operations in Lewisburg, Tenn. The automotive supplier will create 254 new jobs in Marshall County over the next five years.

Made In Space Relocates Headquarters & Operations to Jacksonville, Florida

Area Development News Desk (01/22/2020)

Made In Space will relocate its corporate headquarters and satellite manufacturing operations from California to Jacksonville, Florida.

Shawnee Trucking Company Expands Clifton, New Jersey Operations

Area Development News Desk (01/21/2020)

Shawnee Trucking Company expanded its Transportation and Logistics Hub in Clifton, New Jersey.

Ajinomoto Foods North America Expands Production Center in Oakland, Mississippi

Area Development News Desk (01/20/2020)

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., a leading manufacturer in the frozen food industry, is increasing capacity in Oakland, Mississippi. The project is a $27.3 million corporate investment, raising the number of employees to 450.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Plans $700 Million Expansion at Princeton, Indiana Plant

Area Development News Desk (01/20/2020)

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana, one of only four Toyota automotive assembly facilities in the U.S., will invest an additional $700 million at its operations in Princeton, Indiana. The company plans to add 150 more new jobs by the end of 2022.

Canada-Based Li-Cycle Corporation Locates U.S. Facility in Monroe County, New York

Area Development News Desk (01/20/2020)

Li-Cycle Corporation, a North America based lithium-ion battery resource recovery company, will establish its first US-based facility in Eastman Business Park in Monroe County, New York.

Refresco Expands Operations in Greer, South Carolina

Area Development News Desk (01/20/2020)

A global-leading, independent bottler for retailers and A-brands in Europe and North America, Refresco plans to expand operations in Greer, South Carolina. The company’s investment is projected to create 25 new jobs in Greenville County.

General Motors Plans Major Expansion at Plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee

Area Development News Desk (01/20/2020)

General Motors plans to invest $40 million at its Global Propulsion Systems plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee. The project will increase capacity of the 5.3L V8 engines for GM’s full-size truck and SUV programs.

Advanced Aero Services Plans MRO Hub at Shreveport, Louisiana, Regional Airport

Area Development News Desk (01/17/2020)

Advanced Aero Services will launch an aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul hub in Shreveport, Louisiana. The MRO facility will serve commercial airline customers at an existing hangar on the airport property. By 2021, AAS is expected to hire 60 associates.

WABCO USA Expands Distribution Hub Workforce at Hebron, Kentucky Plant

Area Development News Desk (01/17/2020)

WABCO USA plans to triple its employment as it reinvests over $3 million in the distribution portion of its heavy duty truck parts manufacturing and warehousing facility in Hebron, Kentucky.

LeanCor Supply Chain Group Expands Operations in Boone County, Kentucky

Area Development News Desk (01/17/2020)

Logistics services provider LeanCor Supply Chain Group plans to add 53 full-time jobs in Northern Kentucky and invest $4.4 million in moving its headquarters into a larger office building within Boone County, Kentucky.

Dot Foods Expands Operations Facility in Bullhead City, Arizona

Area Development News Desk (01/16/2020)

Dot Foods, the largest foodservice redistribution company in North America, is expanding its operations hub in Bullhead City, Arizona.

DeZURIK Opens Operations Center in Leduc, Alberta, Canada

Area Development News Desk (01/16/2020)

DeZURIK, Inc., a leading valve manufacturer in the industrial and municipal markets, opened its 15,000 sq. ft. Rapid Fulfillment and Service Centre in Leduc, Alberta, Canada.

Leonardo Wins Contract to Resupply Navy Helicopters at Santa Rosa County, Florida Air Station

Area Development News Desk (01/16/2020)

Leonardo will build a comprehensive customer support center adjacent to Naval Air Station Whiting Field in Northwest Florida’s Santa Rosa County, as a result of being awarded the contract to replace United States Navy’s Advanced Helicopter Training System TH-73.

Optimized Armor Chooses Rock Hill, South Carolina for Manufacturing Center

Area Development News Desk (01/16/2020)

Optimized Armor, Inc., an industry-leading armor steel supplier, plans to establish operations in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The more than $3.7 million investment is expected to create 100 new jobs in York County.

Fiat Chrysler Invests Nearly $400 Million to Upgrade Kokomo, Indiana, Assembly Plant

Area Development News Desk (01/15/2020)

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, a global auto manufacturer, intends to diversify its manufacturing operations in Kokomo, Indiana. The company plans to invest nearly $400 million to expand and retool its Indiana Transmission Plant II for production of a new engine.

Anheuser-Busch Expands Cartersville, Georgia, Brewing Plant

Area Development News Desk (01/15/2020)

Anheuser-Busch will expand brewing capabilities at its production plant in Cartersville, Georgia. The company plans to invest $85 million while creating 12 new jobs.

AllianceBernstein Expands Nashville, Tennessee, Global Headquarters

Area Development News Desk (01/15/2020)

AllianceBernstein, the global asset management firm, will invest $11.4 million and create 200 additional jobs to expand its global headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee.

Procter & Gamble Expands Box Elder County, Utah Operations Center

Area Development News Desk (01/14/2020)

Procter & Gamble will expand its operations complex in Box Elder County, Utah. The company plans to create up to 221 jobs in the next 20 years.

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery Plans $19.8 Million Expansion in Tarboro, North Carolina

Area Development News Desk (01/14/2020)

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, a provider of baked desserts, treats and snacks, will invest an additional $19.8 million in its backer in Tarboro, North Carolina. The company plans to create 108 jobs as it expands its food manufacturing center in Edgecombe County.

Joy Cone Expands Food Processing Operations in Mercer County, Pennsylvania

Area Development News Desk (01/14/2020)

Joy Cone, a food processing manufacturer, will expand its cookie manufacturing operations in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. The project will help meet increasing market demand for cookie and wafer products.

Accenture Relocates to Expanded Site in Nashville, Tennessee

Area Development News Desk (01/14/2020)

Global professional services firm Accenture is expanding with new space in the Sylvan Supply project at the former Madison Mill site in Nashville, Tennessee. The company plans to create 165 technology jobs.

Ferraro Foods Distribution Hub Expands its East Coast Presence in Aberdeen, Maryland

Area Development News Desk (01/14/2020)

Ferraro Foods, an Italian food distributor based in New Jersey, has grown its distribution facility to nearly 60 employees since becoming fully-operational in Aberdeen, Maryland.

Dollar Tree Plans Distribution Complex in Ocala, Florida

Area Development News Desk (01/14/2020)

Dollar Tree reportedly will build a 1.7-million-square-foot distribution center on 198 acres at the new Florida Crossroads Commerce Park in Ocala, Florida.

Two Firms Expand Operations in Lawrence County, Alabama

Area Development News Desk (01/14/2020)

An automotive supplier and a pipe fabricator will open new industrial facilities in Lawrence County, Alabama. The projects will create a combined 78 new jobs.

Northrop Grumman Plans Major Expansion at Weber County, Utah Campus

Area Development News Desk (01/14/2020)

Northrop Grumman Corporation will expand its operations complex in Weber County, Utah. The company plans to create up to 2,250 jobs in the next 20 years.

Airbus Significantly Increases Production at Mobile, Alabama, Assembly Plant

Area Development News Desk (01/14/2020)

Airbus will increase production of its A320 aircraft at the company’s manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama. The company will invest $40 million to construct a new support hangar.

Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies Expands R&D at San Francisco, California Campus

Area Development News Desk (01/13/2020)

The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson will undertake a significant investment to expand the presence and capabilities of Janssen Research & Development in San Francisco, California.

PVB Fabrications Expands Headquarters Operations in Marana, Arizona

Area Development News Desk (01/13/2020)

PVB Fabrications, Inc., primarily a multi-disciplined general contractor and provider of quality welding and fabrication services for the commercial, utility, government, heavy industrial and mining sectors, plans to expand its headquarters in Marana, Arizona.