SmartWiz Expands Birmingham, Alabama, Headquarters Operations

Area Development News Desk (11/01/2025)

Financial technology company SmartWiz plans to expand its headquarters operations in Birmingham, Alabama. The $125,000 project is expected to create 66 jobs over the next five years.

Dutch-Based Maars North America Plans Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Production Operations

Area Development News Desk (11/01/2025)

Maars North America, a company specializing in architectural wall solutions, plans to establish production operations in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The $3 million project is expected to create more than ten jobs in Charleston County.

VFP Expands Scott County, Virginia, Manufacturing Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/30/2025)

VFP, Inc., a producer of custom-designed enclosures used to protect critical infrastructure, plans to expand its operations in Duffield, Virginia. The $35 million project is expected to create 200 jobs in Scott County.

ACG Plans Conyers, Georgia, Manufacturing Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/30/2025)

ACG, an integrated provider of solid-dosage solutions, plans to establish manufacturing operations in Conyers, Georgia. The $200 million project is expected to create more than 200 jobs.

AlphaGraphics KC Expands Kansas City, Missouri, Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/30/2025)

AlphaGraphics KC, a professional designing, printing, and marketing service, plans to expand its operations in Kansas City, Missouri. The $1.4 million project is expected to create 16 jobs.

Merck & Co. Expands Elkton, Virginia, Manufacturing Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/28/2025)

Multinational pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. plans to expand its operations in Elkton, Virginia. The $3 billion project is expected to create 500 jobs.

Tate Plans Glasgow, Kentucky, Manufacturing Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/28/2025)

Tate, a designer and manufacturer of critical data center infrastructure solutions, plans to establish operations in Glasgow, Kentucky. The $61.2 million project is expected to create 400 jobs in Barren County.

Electrolux Consumer Products Expands Kinston, North Carolina, Manufacturing Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/28/2025)

Household appliance company Electrolux Consumer Products plans to expand its operations in Kinston, North Carolina. The more than $23.7 million project is expected to create 74 jobs in Lenoir County.

Canada-Based MST Rebar Plans Bladenboro, North Carolina, Manufacturing Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/28/2025)

Canada-based fiberglass rebar supplier MST Rebar Inc. plans to establish operations in Bladenboro, North Carolina. The more than $15.5 million project is expected to create 83 jobs in Bladen County.

Cardinal Biologicals Expands Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/27/2025)

Cardinal Biologicals, a producer of medical-grade biologics, plans to expand its operations in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The $2.74 million project is expected to create six jobs.

Whirlpool Expands Clyde-Marion, Ohio, Production Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/27/2025)

Global home appliances manufacturer Whirlpool plans to expand its production operations in Clyde and Marion, Ohio. The $300 million project is expected to create up to 600 jobs.

Imperial Systems Plans Pennsylvania, Manufacturing Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/27/2025)

Air filtration equipment manufacturer Imperial Systems, Inc. plans to establish manufacturing operations in Hadley, Pennsylvania. The $8 million project is expected to create 47 jobs over the next three years in Mercer County.

Judco Manufacturing Plans Snow Hill, North Carolina, Headquarters-Research Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/24/2025)

Automotive supplier Judco Manufacturing plans to establish operations in Snow Hill, North Carolina. The $5.3 million project is expected to create 60 jobs in Greene County.

Kestra Holdings Plans Tempe, Arizona, Headquarters Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/22/2025)

Wealth management company Kestra Holdings plans to establish headquarters operations in Tempe, Arizona. The project is expected to create 250 jobs over the next two years.

Hainesport Transportation Group Plans Gallatin, Tennessee, Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/21/2025)

Hainesport Transportation Group, a waste logistics provider that specializes in rail-served transfer facilities, plans to establish operations in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Japan-Based Meiden America Switchgear Expands Gray Court, South Carolina, Production Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/21/2025)

Japan-based Meiden America Switchgear, Inc., a company specializing in vacuum technology, plans to expand its operations in Gray Court, South Carolina. The $9.2 million project is expected to create 43 jobs in Laurens County.

Swiss-Based Ypsomed Plans Holly Springs, North Carolina, Manufacturing Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/20/2025)

Swiss-based Ypsomed, a developer and manufacturer of injection systems for the self-administration of liquid medicine, plans to establish operations in Holly Springs, North Carolina. The $195.4 million project is expected to create 62 jobs.

AstraZeneca Plans Albemarle County, Virginia, Production Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/20/2025)

Global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca plans to establish operations in Albemarle County, Virginia. The $4.5 billion project is expected to create 600 jobs.

Circular Composite Solutions Plans Bamberg, South Carolina, Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/20/2025)

Circular Composite Solutions, a sustainable manufacturer of proprietary industrial shipping pallet components, plans to establish operations in Bamberg, South Carolina. The $53.7 million project is expected to create 70 jobs.

Keel Expands Charleston County, South Carolina, Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/20/2025)

Defense manufacturer Keel plans to expand its operations in Charleston County, South Carolina. The $67 million project is expected to create 170 jobs.

Japan-Based Nidec Power Expands Lexington, Tennessee, Production Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/19/2025)

Electric motor manufacturer Nidec Power plans to expand its operations in Lexington, Tennessee. The $52.4 million project is expected to create 200 jobs in Henderson County.

Impact Confections Expands Janesville, Wisconsin, Manufacturing Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/19/2025)

Confectionery company Impact Confections plans to expand its operations in Janesville, Wisconsin.

Bull Barn Fence Expands, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/19/2025)

Wire fencing products manufacturer Bull Barn Fence Corporation plans to expand its operations in Blairsville, Pennsylvania. The $2.9 million project is expected to create 19 jobs in Indiana County.

Glaukos Plans Huntsville, Alabama, Manufacturing-Research Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/18/2025)

Glaukos Corp., a company specializing in ophthalmic pharmaceuticals and medical technologies, plans to establish operations in Huntsville, Alabama. The over $80 million project is expected to create more than 150 jobs.

Averitt Express Expands Richland, Mississippi, Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/18/2025)

Freight distribution and supply chain management provider Averitt Express plans to expand its operations in Richland, Mississippi. The $9.6 million project is expected to create 27 jobs.

Germany-Based Becker Mining Systems Plans Mount Vernon, Ohio, Manufacturing Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/18/2025)

Germany-based Becker Mining Systems, a supplier of energy, automation, and infrastructure technology for the mining sector, plans to establish operations in Mount Vernon, Ohio. The $4.25 million project is expected to create 40 jobs in Knox County.

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Expands Coral Springs, Florida, Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/18/2025)

Global pharmaceutical company Lupin Pharmaceuticals plans to expand its operations in Coral Springs, Florida. The $250 million project is expected to create more than 200 jobs by 2030 in Broward County.

Heritage Wood Mills Plans Glasgow, Missouri, Production Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/18/2025)

Custom cabinetry manufacturer Heritage Wood Mills has established operations in Glasgow, Missouri. The $925,000 project is expected to create 30 jobs.

Swiss-Based Givaudan Plans Reading Ohio, Production Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/18/2025)

Swiss-based flavor and fragrance company Givaudan plans to establish operations in Reading, Ohio. The $215 million project is expected to create more than 300 jobs.

Mint-X Plans Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Manufacturing Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/17/2025)

Trash bag manufacturer Mint-X plans to establish operations in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. The $10.5 million project is expected to create at least 101 jobs in Luzerne County.

Carolina Renewable Products Plans Orangeburg County, South Carolina, Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/16/2025)

Clean energy company Carolina Renewable Products plans to establish operations in Orangeburg County, South Carolina. The $280 million project is expected to create 155 jobs.

Pratt Industries Plans York County, South Carolina, Manufacturing Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/15/2025)

Pratt Industries, a provider of custom packaging solutions, plans to establish manufacturing operations in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The $92.5 million project is expected to create 116 jobs in York County.

MMR Group Plans Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, Assembly Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/14/2025)

Electrical and instrumentation contractor MMR Group plans to establish assembly operations in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. The $55.2 million project is expected to create 196 jobs over the next ten years.

J.M. Smucker-Hostess Brands Expand Columbus, Georgia, Production Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/14/2025)

American food and beverage manufacturer J.M. Smucker Co. plans to expand its operations in Columbus, Georgia. The more than $120 million project is expected to create 48 jobs.

DMR Technologies Plans Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, Manufacturing Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/14/2025)

Industrial drone manufacturer DMR Technologies plans to establish operations in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. The project is expected to create 521 jobs over the next ten years.

Swiss-Based Hitachi Energy Expands Varennes, Canada, Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/14/2025)

Swiss-based Hitachi Energy, a company that provides products, services, and digital technologies for utilities, industry, transportation, and infrastructure sectors, plans to expand its operations in Varennes, Canada. The $195 million project is expected to create approximately 500 jobs.

Underwood Ammo Plans Effingham County, Georgia, Manufacturing Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/14/2025)

Ammunition manufacturer Underwood Ammo plans to establish operations in Effingham County, Georgia. The $41 million project is expected to create 120 jobs.

Google Plans West Memphis, Arkansas, Data Center Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/14/2025)

Google plans to establish cloud and artificial intelligence data center operations in West Memphis, Arkansas.

Bilt Plans New York City Headquarters Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/14/2025)

Bilt, a housing and neighborhood commerce platform, plans to establish operations in New York, New York. The project is expected to create 625 jobs.

Smurfit Westrock Expands Saltillo, Mississippi, Manufacturing Operations

Area Development News Desk (10/09/2025)

Paper and packaging manufacturer Smurfit Westrock plans to expand its operations in Saltillo, Mississippi.