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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

GP Portable Buildings Plans Marston, North Carolina, Operations

09/16/2024
GP Portable Buildings, a manufacturer of outdoor storage buildings, plans to establish operations in Marston, North Carolina. The $7.4 million project is expected to create 51 jobs in Richmond County.

The 100,000-square-foot facility will manufacture and distribute portable buildings and outdoor storage sheds for various applications.

“Graceland Portable Buildings is thrilled to expand our operations in North Carolina with this new manufacturing facility," said Greg French, CEO of Graceland Portable Buildings. "This investment not only represents our commitment to growth and innovation but also underscores our dedication to creating high-quality products and providing meaningful job opportunities in the community. We are excited to be a part of North Carolina’s economic landscape and look forward to contributing to its vibrant future.”

A performance-based grant of $150,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will help support the project. The One NC Fund provides financial assistance to local governments to help attract economic investment and create jobs. Companies receive no money upfront and must meet job creation and capital investment targets to qualify for payment. All One NC grants require matching participation from local governments and any award is contingent upon that condition being met.

“North Carolina continues to attract advanced manufacturers across all industries to every corner of the state,” noted N.C. Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders. “With the largest manufacturing workforce in the southeastern United States, North Carolina is committed to further developing the diverse labor pool that growing companies need as they expand and meet product demand.”

Headquartered and registered in Kentucky as Graceland Properties, Graceland is registered in North Carolina as GP Portable Buildings. With direct and dealer sales, the company uses innovative technology and engineering for its designs that can be certified for housing.

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