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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Canada-Based AVL Manufacturing Plans Charlotte, North Carolina, Manufacturing Operations

05/27/2025
Canadian-based AVL Manufacturing, a company providing custom energy storage systems, plans to establish production operations in Charlotte, North Carolina. The $56 million project is expected to create more than 325 jobs in Mecklenburg County.

The investment will include the construction of a 232,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, located on 13006 Sam Neely Road, which will produce and assemble generator enclosures for power redundancy.

“After considering many markets, we are thrilled that AVL’s entrance into the U.S. market is in Charlotte, a vibrant, tech-forward city perfect for us to lay down roots,” said Vince Dicristofaro, president, AVL. “We didn't just choose a location; we chose a community. Charlotte's spirit of collaboration and its talented workforce made it the clear choice for our American-based home. We are excited to tap into this talent pool as we establish our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and create meaningful careers for the residents of this city and deliver unparalleled products to our customers.”

The project is being supported by a performance-based grant of $100,000 from the One North Carolina Fund. The OneNC Fund provides financial assistance to local governments to help attract economic investment and to create jobs. Companies receive no money upfront and must meet job creation and capital investment targets to qualify for payment. All OneNC grants require a matching grant from local governments, and any award is contingent upon that condition being met.

“Investments from international companies are an important part of the state’s economy,” noted Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley. “It’s great to see the confidence AVL and its parent company have placed in North Carolina by establishing their first U.S.-based location in Charlotte. Our team will work hard to help them succeed in our state.”

Partnering with the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) on the project were the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Community College System, the Commerce Department’s Division of Workforce Solutions, Mecklenburg County, and the City of Charlotte.

AVL Manufacturing specializes in custom industrial enclosures, primarily for large-format standby power generators used in data centers and other industries. The company offers a range of services, including design, engineering, and integration of power generation and energy storage systems.

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