Greenway Products & Services Opens Baltimore, Maryland, Pallet Manufacturing Plant

Area Development News Desk (01/20/2021)

Pallet manufacturer and recycling company Greenway Products & Services is opening its third pallet manufacturing plant in Baltimore, Maryland.

Plug Power Plans Henrietta, New York, Gigafactory

Area Development News Desk (01/20/2021)

Alternative energy technology provider Plug Power Inc. will establish a $125 million Innovation Center Gigafactory in the Town of Henrietta, New York. The project is expected to create 377 new jobs.

ICON Clinical Research Expands Brentwood, Tennessee, Operations

Area Development News Desk (01/20/2021)

ICON Clinical Research, Inc. will expand its research operations in Brentwood, Tennessee. The project will create 85 new, high-paying jobs in Davidson County over the next five years.

GM Canada Plans Ingersoll, Ontario, Assembly Plant Expansion

Area Development News Desk (01/18/2021)

Subject to ratification of a tentative 2021 agreement reached with trade union Unifor and confirmation of government support, General Motors plans to invest C$1 billion to bring production of its BrightDrop electric light commercial vehicle, the EV600, to its CAMI manufacturing plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada.

Rambler Wood Products Locates Manufacturing Center in Saint Paul, Virginia

Area Development News Desk (01/18/2021)

Rambler Wood Products will invest $7.6 million to establish a value-added wood products manufacturing facility in the former Bush Furniture Industries building in the Town of Saint Paul, Virginia. The project is expected to create 73 new high-wage jobs.

Laminate Technologies Expands Henry County, Virginia, Operations

Area Development News Desk (01/18/2021)

Laminate Technologies Inc., one of the largest privately held custom laminators in the United States, will invest $4 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Henry County, Virginia.

British-Based Arq Eyes St. Rose, Louisiana, Industrial Plant

Area Development News Desk (01/18/2021)

Arq, an environmental technology company, plans to establish industrial operations in St. Rose, Louisiana. The $40 million investment is expected to create 12 new direct jobs in St. Charles Parish.

Mars Petcare Expands Fort Smith, Arkansas, Manufacturing Facility

Area Development News Desk (01/18/2021)

Mars Petcare will invest $145 million to expand its manufacturing facility located in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Hitachi Automotive Electric Motor Systems America Plans Electric Motor Plant in Berea, Kentucky

Area Development News Desk (01/18/2021)

Hitachi Automotive Electric Motor Systems America Inc. is establishing a new, 200-job operation in Berea, Kentucky. The will supply motors on a Tier 1 basis to Honda of America Mfg. Inc.

Ametrine Locates Headquarters in Round Rock, Texas

Area Development News Desk (01/18/2021)

Ametrine, Inc., a manufacturer of unique, advanced multispectral camouflage systems, will locate its new U.S. headquarters and innovative manufacturing operations in Round Rock, Texas. The company plans to invest approximately $8.6 million in new personal and real property improvements.

Mohawk Industries Expands Hillsville, Virginia, Manufacturing Plant

Area Development News Desk (01/15/2021)

Mohawk Industries, Inc. the leading global manufacturer of residential and commercial flooring products, will invest $22.5 million to expand its operation in Hillsville, Virginia.

Honda Aircraft Opens Greensboro, North Carolina, Wing Production & Parts Complex

Area Development News Desk (01/15/2021)

Honda Aircraft Company started operations at its newly opened Wing Production and Service Parts Facility, located at the company's world headquarters at the Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Tex-Isle Eyes Robstown, Texas, Steel Tubular Mill

Area Development News Desk (01/15/2021)

Tex-Isle Inc., an industry leading provider of OCTG, Line Pipe, and associated services, plans to open a new steel tubular mill located in Robstown, Texas. The project will bring the company’s total capital investment in the region to nearly $100 million.

Cognate BioServices Doubles Memphis, Tennessee, Production Center Capacity

Area Development News Desk (01/15/2021)

Cognate BioServices, Inc., the premier commercial-ready, global CDMO in the Cell and Gene Therapy industry, plans to expand cell and gene therapy manufacturing capacity, laboratory space, warehousing capabilities, and increase office support at its facilities in Memphis, Tennessee.

UbiQD, BennuBio, and Mesa Photonics Receive New Mexico Incentive Grants

Area Development News Desk (01/14/2021)

Three high-tech New Mexico companies, UbiQD in Los Alamos, BennuBio in Albuquerque and Mesa Photonics in Santa Fe, will receive New Mexico Small Business Innovation Research Grants to help their businesses thrive.

Correct Craft Plans Valdosta, Georgia, Manufacturing Complex

Area Development News Desk (01/14/2021)

Correct Craft, a leader in building tournament inboard, freshwater fishing, utility and recreational boats, will invest more than $1.7 million in opening a manufacturing facility in Valdosta, Georgia. The project is expected to create 90 jobs in Lowndes County.

Bluestem Brands Expands Eatonton, Georgia, Distribution Hub

Area Development News Desk (01/14/2021)

Bluestem Brands, a business operating multiple national e-commerce retail brands, will expand its distribution center in Eatonton, Georgia. The $1 million investment will more than double its presence in the state while creating over 130 full-time jobs in Putnam County.

Butterball Expands Ozark and Huntsville, Arkansas, Processing Centers

Area Development News Desk (01/14/2021)

Butterball, one of the largest producers of turkey products in the United States, will invest $8.7 million to expand two processing facilities in Ozark and Huntsville, Arkansas, The company plans to create 360 jobs during the next three years.

Pennsylvania Provides $31.3 Million in Railroad Improvement Grants

Area Development News Desk (01/14/2021)

Coupled with a $31.3 Million grant incentive, the Keystone State approved 26 rail improvement projects that will enhance freight mobility while creating or sustaining more than 200 jobs across Pennsylvania.

South Korea-Based CJ Foods USA Plans Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Production Facility

Area Development News Desk (01/14/2021)

CJ Foods USA Inc., a U.S.-based affiliate of South Korean-based global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang, plans to build a new 700,000–square-foot Asian food production facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Electric Last Mile Locates Global Headquarters in Troy, Michigan

Area Development News Desk (01/14/2021)

Electric Last Mile, Inc., a commercial electric vehicle solutions company, established its new global headquarters, which will also house the company’s tech hub, innovation prototype lab and customer center in Troy, Michigan.

Amazon Expands Detroit, Michigan, Operations

Area Development News Desk (01/13/2021)

Amazon plans to expand operations in the metro Detroit area with five new buildings to support operations closer to customers. The sites are expected to create more than 2,000 permanent full- and part-time jobs in Michigan.

Ecolab Expands Huntington, Indiana, Operations Complex

Area Development News Desk (01/13/2021)

Ecolab Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, plans to expand its operations in Huntington, Indiana. The project is expected to create up to 24 new jobs by the end of 2022.

CrossBreed Holsters Expands Springfield, Missouri, Operations

Area Development News Desk (01/13/2021)

CrossBreed Holsters, a company that manufactures handmade firearms holsters, plans to expand in Springfield, Missouri. The $600,000 investment is expected to create 10 new jobs.

Italy-Based System Logistics Expands Asheville, North Carolina, Plant

Area Development News Desk (01/12/2021)

U.S. operations of Italy-based System Logistics, a leading global supplier of innovative intra-logistics and material handling solutions for warehouse, distribution center and manufacturing operations, plans to invest $3 million to expand in Asheville, North Carolina.

Resource Fiber Plans Production Plant in Sulligent, Alabama

Area Development News Desk (01/12/2021)

Resource Fiber, a national leader in efforts to manufacture commercial bamboo products, plans to establish its first full-scale production plant in Sulligent, Alabama. The project is expected to create 111 jobs.

F.N.B. Enters Joint Venture to Develop Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Skyscraper

Area Development News Desk (01/12/2021)

F.N.B. Corporation entered into a joint venture with Pittsburgh Arena Real Estate Development LP and the Buccini/Pollin Group to develop the FNB Financial Center, a 26-story, 547,888-square-foot office tower in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The project is expected to create 160 high-paying jobs.

Damage Prevention Solutions Relocates to New Bedford County, Virginia Facility

Area Development News Desk (01/12/2021)

Damage Prevention Solutions will invest more than $2 million to relocate and construct a 10,000 square-foot manufacturing facility at London Business and Technology Center in Bedford County, Virginia.

Canada-Based AGS Automotive Systems Expands Sterling Heights, Michigan, Operations

Area Development News Desk (01/11/2021)

Toronto-based AGS Automotive Systems, a full-service automotive supplier, makes its first entry into the autonomous vehicle space in the U.S. through an expansion at its campus in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Albemarle Corporation Expands Silver Peak, Nevada, Operations Complex

Area Development News Desk (01/08/2021)

Albemarle Corporation, a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, will expand capacity at the company's lithium production facility in Silver Peak, Nevada.

Explora BioLabs Launches Boston, Massachusetts, East Coast Complex

Area Development News Desk (01/08/2021)

The nation's largest provider of pre-clinical vivarium, husbandry, and research space, Explora BioLabs will launch its first East Coast facility in Boston, Massachusetts.

Ball Corporation Plans Bowling Green, Kentucky, Manufacturing Facility

Area Development News Desk (01/08/2021)

Ball Corporation plans to produce recyclable aluminum ends for the company's beverage can customers at a new manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The project is expected to create 200 high-wage jobs.

Adverum Biotechnologies Plans Durham County, North Carolina, Gene Therapy Production Center

Area Development News Desk (01/08/2021)

Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc., a California-based gene therapy company targeting unmet medical needs in ocular and rare diseases, will invest $82.8 million for a new gene therapy manufacturing facility in Durham County, North Carolina. This investment will create more than 200 new jobs.

Woods Air Movement Selects Murfreesboro, Tennessee for U.S. Factory

Area Development News Desk (01/07/2021)

Woods Air Movement, a ventilation and fan company, will establish a U.S. facility and re-establish its North American presence in the U.S. market by investing $3.6 million and creating 27 jobs in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Amazing Magnets Relocates Operations & Headquarters to Round Rock, Texas

Area Development News Desk (01/07/2021)

Amazing Magnets, a company that designs, manufactures, and distributes magnetic-related devices and products, is relocating its business operations from Anaheim, California to Round Rock, Texas.

FUJIFILM Plans Boston, Massachusetts, Research & Manufacturing Campus

Area Development News Desk (01/07/2021)

FUJIFILM Corporation will invest $40 million in FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, a world leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization for biologics, viral vaccines and viral vectors, to establish a new process development and manufacturing facility for viral vectors and advanced therapies in metro Boston, Massachusetts.

100% Made in America Bully Tools Expands Steubenville, Ohio, Plant

Area Development News Desk (01/06/2021)

100% Made in America Bully Tools, Inc. will invest $6.7 million in a 60,000 square foot expansion to its manufacturing plant in Steubenville, Ohio. The company plans to add 25 associates to its workforce of about 35 employees.

Aspen Laser Systems Relocates Headquarters to Lindon, Utah

Area Development News Desk (01/06/2021)

Aspen Laser Systems, a privately held U.S.-based medical device company specializing in photomedicine, will relocate its corporate headquarters to an expanded operations center and warehouse located in Lindon, Utah.

Speedway Motors Plans Distribution Hub in Kearneysville, West Virginia

Area Development News Desk (01/06/2021)

Speedway Motors, a manufacturer, retailer, and distributor of high-quality automotive parts and racing products, plans to open a new distribution center in Kearneysville, West Virginia. The project is expected to create 25 new jobs.

Dole Packaged Foods Eyes McDonough, Georgia, Frozen Food Production Complex

Area Development News Desk (01/06/2021)

Dole Packaged Foods, a world leader in growing, sourcing, distributing and marketing fruit and healthy snacks, will open a new state-of-art frozen fruit facility in McDonough, Georgia. The project is expected to create 100 new jobs.