Halifax Linen Service Expands Roanoke Rapids. North Carolina, Operations

Area Development News Desk

11/10/2026

Commercial textile services provider Halifax Linen Service, Inc. plans to expand its operations in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. The more than $2 million project is expected to create 11 jobs in Halifax County.

The investment will include connecting a 13,000-square-foot building to the company's existing facility to provide additional space for textile processing, production and storage.

“Eighty years ago, Halifax Linen Service began right here in Halifax County. Three generations later, we are still investing in the same community and, most importantly, in the people who have made this company what it is today,” said Halifax Linen Service President Preston McElheney. “Our industry has changed dramatically, and we have always believed that embracing change is essential to remaining successful. This expansion is about much more than adding space or equipment. It is about strengthening our ability to serve our customers, creating opportunities for our employees, and ensuring Halifax remains a strong, independent, family-owned business for generations to come. We are proud of our history, excited about our future, and grateful to the State of North Carolina and our local partners for their continued support.”

To support the project a performance-based grant of $30,000 was awarded 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 matching participation from local governments, and any award is contingent upon that condition being met.

“North Carolina is home to a strong and diverse textile supply chain supported by a skilled workforce,” noted North Carolina Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley. “By weaving its longstanding legacy with technology and innovation, Halifax Linen has grown from a local laundry service into a regional supplier. This demonstrates how North Carolina companies can build on their roots, embrace new opportunities, and continue to grow and compete in today's economy.”

In addition to the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), other partners in this project include the North Carolina General Assembly, the Rural Infrastructure Authority, the North Carolina Community College System, Halifax Community College, Halifax County, and the Halifax County Economic Development Commission.

Halifax Linen Service specializes in commercial laundry, textile rental and facility services for the health care and hospitality industries.

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