Google Plans Data Center in Storey County, Nevada

Area Development News Desk (09/22/2020)

Google plans to invest $600 million in a data center for Google products and services at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center in Storey County, Nevada. The facility will employ at least 50 people.

Facebook Expands Newton, Georgia, Data Center

Area Development News Desk (09/18/2020)

Facebook will expand its Newton data center by 1.5-million square feet with plans to create 200 jobs in Georgia.

NARENCO Plans Operations Center in Timmonsville, South Carolina

Area Development News Desk (09/18/2020)

NARENCO, a leading renewable energy independent power producer, will invest $20 million to establish operations in Timmonsville, South Carolina.

DMA Holdings Eye Nichols, South Carolina, for Manufacturing & Distribution Hub

Area Development News Desk (09/17/2020)

DMA Holdings, Inc., an established supplier to the North American automotive and heavy-duty parts aftermarket, plans to open a new manufacturing and distribution center in Nichols, South Carolina.

Mountain Top Industries Selects Montgomery, Alabama, for U.S. Manufacturing Plant

Area Development News Desk (09/17/2020)

Denmark-based Mountain Top Industries, which specializes in aluminum roll covers for pickup trucks, plans to open a 73,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Montgomery, Alabama.

SmileDirectClub Plans Manufacturing Campus in Columbia, Tennessee

Area Development News Desk (09/17/2020)

SmileDirectClub, an oral care company and creator of the first medtech platform for teeth straightening, will locate a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Columbia, Tennessee.

Papa John’s Delivers New Global Headquarters to Atlanta, Georgia

Area Development News Desk (09/17/2020)

Papa John’s selected metro Atlanta, Georgia, to open a new global headquarters in 2021, delivering 200 jobs to the area.

ClickFold Plastics Expands Operations in Indian Land, South Carolina

Area Development News Desk (09/17/2020)

ClickFold Plastics, a custom plastics manufacturer, will invest $1.5 million to establish an expanded operations center, including 15,000 square feet of manufacturing space at Bailes Ridge Corporate Park in Indian Land, South Carolina. The company plans to create 21 jobs in Lancaster County.

Ariat International to Locate Regional & Distribution Hub in Fort Worth, Texas

Area Development News Desk (09/17/2020)

Boot manufacturer Ariat International, Inc. will invest $40 million to establish a new regional distribution hub and corporate office that will serve as its western U.S. regional headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas., with plans to hire 75 associates.

Coastal Growers Choose Atmore, Alabama for Peanut Shelling Plant

Area Development News Desk (09/16/2020)

Coastal Growers plans to build a peanut shelling plant in Atmore, bringing 100 or more jobs to Escambia County, Alabama.

Wesco Aircraft Hardware Relocates to Fort Worth, Texas

Area Development News Desk (09/16/2020)

Wesco Aircraft Hardware Corp., which now operates under the brand name Incora (Wesco), will relocate its headquarters from California to Fort Worth, Texas. The $6 million project is expected to create up to 239 jobs.

Juliska Expands Operations in North Charleston, South Carolina

Area Development News Desk (09/16/2020)

An artisanal glassware, tableware and home décor brand, Juliska will invest $1.9 million to establish operations in North Charleston, South Carolina. The company plans to create 51 new jobs.

CITE Armored Locates Van Manufacturing Plant in Batesville, Mississippi

Area Development News Desk (09/16/2020)

Armored vehicle manufacturing company CITE Armored will invest $2.3 million to locate its van production operations in Batesville, Mississippi. The project is expected to create 30 jobs by the end of 2021.

Aphena Pharma Solutions Expands Cookeville, Tennessee, Operations Center

Area Development News Desk (09/16/2020)

Aphena Pharma Solutions, a service provider in the pharmaceutical, medical device and biologics industries, will invest $21 million to expand, renovate and retrofit its operations in Cookeville, Tennessee. The project is expected to create 160 new jobs over the next five years.

Wheel Pros Plans Auburn, Alabama, Manufacturing Plant

Area Development News Desk (09/15/2020)

Wheel Pros, a U.S. aftermarket wheel supplier, expanded with an aluminum wheel manufacturing facility in Auburn, Alabama. The company plans to open its second U.S. operation in Auburn’s Technology Park North as well.

Dadeville Pole to Manufacture & Distribute Power Poles in Tallapoosa County, Alabama

Area Development News Desk (09/15/2020)

Dadeville Pole Co. plans to construct a new facility to manufacture and distribute power poles at the William Thweatt Industrial Park in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.

Li-Cycle Plans Rochester, New York, Lithium-ion Battery Recycling 'Hub'

Area Development News Desk (09/15/2020)

Li-Cycle Incorporated, a North America based lithium-ion battery resource recovery company, will invest over $175 million dollars in a lithium-ion battery recycling 'Hub' on a 15.4-acre parcel of land at Eastman Business Park in Rochester, New York.

Clermont Distilling Plans Distillery in Bullitt County, Kentucky

Area Development News Desk (09/14/2020)

Clermont Distilling Co. plans to construct a new distillery and create 22 high-paying jobs in Bullitt County, Kentucky. The project is part of a $13.4 million, Phase I investment.

Leisure Pools and Spas North America Plans Production Complex in Marion County, South Carolina

Area Development News Desk (09/14/2020)

Leisure Pools and Spas North America, Inc., a leading fiberglass in-ground pool manufacturer, plans to establish operations in Marion County, South Carolina. The $6.1 million investment is expected to create 200 new jobs.

Draken International Selects Kinston, North Carolina, for Operations Complex

Area Development News Desk (09/14/2020)

Texas-based Draken International, an aerospace company owning the world's largest commercial fleet of privately-owned tactical aircraft, is making its home at the North Carolina Global TransPark in Kinston, North Carolina.

Henkel Plans Expansions at Geneva, New York and West Hazleton, Pennsylvania Production Plants

Area Development News Desk (09/14/2020)

Henkel, a leading manufacturer of well-known beauty care brands, will invest $23 million in its North American manufacturing facilities, adding equipment and major improvements to support additional production of Dial liquid hand soap and hand sanitizers at its production facilities in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania and Geneva, New York.

The Shyft Group Opens Manufacturing Facility in Jupiter, Florida

Area Development News Desk (09/11/2020)

The Shyft Group, North America's leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit for the commercial, retail, and service specialty vehicle markets, plans to open a new 35,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Jupiter, Florida.

Westfield Fluid Controls Locates Manufacturing Plant in Lafayette, Louisiana

Area Development News Desk (09/10/2020)

Westfield Hydraulics’s affiliate, Westfield Fluid Controls, will make a $5.1 million capital investment to establish a manufacturing facility at Northpark Technology Center in Lafayette, Louisiana.

FITT USA Locates U.S. Headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina

Area Development News Desk (09/10/2020)

FITT USA, part of Italy-based FITT Group, a world leader in the creation of complete thermoplastic fluid transfer systems, will invest $25.6 million to locate its 120,000 square foot U.S. Headquarters at Mooresville Business Park East in Mooresville, North Carolina. The company plans to create 144 new full-time positions.

Amazon Canada Plans Fulfillment Centre in Hamilton & Delivery Station in Stoney Creek, Ontario

Area Development News Desk (09/10/2020)

Amazon Canada will open an 855,000 square foot fulfilment centre in Hamilton as well as a 50,000 square foot Delivery Station in Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada.

Vicksburg Forest Products Expands Vicksburg, Mississippi, Lumber Mill

Area Development News Desk (09/10/2020)

Southern Yellow Pine manufacturer Vicksburg Forest Products will invest $40 million to expand its lumber mill operations in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The project is expected to create 60 jobs.

United States Golf Association Eyes Pinehurst, North Carolina, for Research & Testing Campus

Area Development News Desk (09/10/2020)

The United States Golf Association plans to create a multi-building research and testing campus in the Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Milwaukee Tool Plans Service Hub in Greenwood, Indiana

Area Development News Desk (09/10/2020)

Milwaukee Tool, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty power tools, hand tools, storage and accessories for the professional construction trades worldwide, plans to establish a new tool service hub in Greenwood, Indiana. The projected is expected to create more than 450 new jobs by the end of 2025.

Momentive Performance Materials Expands Waterford, New York, Facility

Area Development News Desk (09/10/2020)

Momentive Performance Materials, a global leader in advanced silicone products, will invest $15 million to expand electronic materials production at its facility in Waterford, New York.

DC BLOX Plans Greenville County, South Carolina, Regional Data Center

Area Development News Desk (09/10/2020)

DC BLOX expands with plans to build a Regional Data Center at Global Business Park in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Norway-Based Elkem Plans Biocarbon Pilot Plant in Quebec, Canada

Area Development News Desk (09/09/2020)

Norway-based Elkem, one of the world's leading suppliers of silicon-based advanced materials, will build a biocarbon pilot plant in Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada. Construction is expected to begin in the second half 2020.

Navistar Defense Upgrades Operations at West Point, Mississippi Manufacturing Plant

Area Development News Desk (09/09/2020)

Military vehicle manufacturer Navistar Defense will invest $8 million to upgrade a production plant it bought at the beginning of the year in West Point, Mississippi. The company plans to increase its workforce by adding 500 new jobs by 2024.

Lineage Logistics Expands Operations in North Charleston, South Carolina

Area Development News Desk (09/09/2020)

Lineage Logistics, an innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, plans to invest $34 million to expand operations in North Charleston, South Carolina.

General Mills Expands Covington, Georgia Production Complex

Area Development News Desk (09/09/2020)

Leading global food company General Mills is expanding their production operations on Industrial Park Boulevard Northeast in Covington, Georgia. The project is expected to create 40 jobs.

Curative to Locate Coronavirus Test Lab in Pflugerville, Texas

Area Development News Desk (09/09/2020)

Curative Inc. will establish a coronavirus oral-fluid swab testing lab in Pflugerville, Texas. The company expects to hire more than 300 employees.

Danish-Based Fibertex Personal Care Group Upgrades Asheboro, North Carolina Plant

Area Development News Desk (09/09/2020)

Danish-based Fibertex Personal Care Group said it will strengthen its position as supplier for the hygiene industry with an expansion of its specialty nonwovens line, which includes adding a print line at its production plant in Asheboro, North Carolina.

Deluxe Opens Operations Center in Sandy Springs, Georgia

Area Development News Desk (09/08/2020)

Deluxe Corporation, a provider of products and services to small businesses, financial institutions, and enterprise clients, will invest more than $10 million to establish a new office complex along with a FinTech and Customer Innovation Center in Sandy Springs, Georgia.

Japan-based Nobelpharma America Chooses Bethesda, Maryland for U.S. Operations

Area Development News Desk (09/08/2020)

Producer of pharmaceuticals and medical devices Nobelpharma America, the first overseas subsidiary of Japan-based Nobelpharma Co. Ltd, will locate operations at Bethesda Office Center in Montgomery County, Maryland.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems Expands Operations in Shannon, Mississippi

Area Development News Desk (09/08/2020)

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems will invest $39.5 million to increase its manufacturing capacity in Shannon, Mississippi. The project will accommodate the addition of three national security components/technologies manufacturing projects for the U.S. Dept. of Defense.

Panda Biotech Selects Wichita Falls, Texas, for Industrial Hemp Processing Center

Area Development News Desk (09/03/2020)

Panda Biotech, a first-mover in the emerging U.S. industrial hemp premium, textile-grade, natural fiber and cellulose industry, contracted for a 500,000 square foot manufacturing facility and surrounding 97-acre campus in Wichita Falls, Texas. The site, formerly home of General Motors’ Delphi assembly plant, will be the location of the company's state-of-the-art industrial hemp processing center.