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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Turkey-Based Pelsan Tekstil A.S. Plans Goldsboro, North Carolina, Production Operations

06/05/2025
Turkey-based Pelsan Tekstil A.S., a breathable polyethylene film producer, plans to establish operations in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The $82.6 million project is expected to create 216 jobs in Wayne County.

“This expansion is a major strategic milestone for us," said Ali Sisman, CEO of Pelsan Tekstil. “Our decision to invest in North Carolina underscores our belief in the region’s strong workforce, robust infrastructure, and its alignment with our values of innovation and collaboration. This facility represents a significant new chapter in our company’s journey. We are at a pivotal moment – at the intersection of life and innovation. This journey of transformation and progress is not just ours, but one we share with every individual seeking change, growth, and a better tomorrow.”

The project is being supported, in part, by a Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) approved by the state’s Economic Investment Committee. Over the course of the 12-year term of this grant, the project is estimated to grow the state’s economy by more than $719.5 million. Using a formula that takes into account the new tax revenues generated by the new jobs and the capital investment, the JDIG agreement authorizes the potential reimbursement to the company of up to $2,065,000, spread over 12 years. State payments only occur following performance verification by the departments of Commerce and Revenue that the company has met its incremental job creation and investment targets.

The project's projected return on investment of public dollars is 115 per cent, meaning for every dollar of potential cost, the state receives $2.15 in state revenue. JDIG projects result in positive net tax revenue to the state treasury, even after taking into consideration the grant’s reimbursement payments to a given company.

“We continue to see strong interest in our state from international companies looking to expand into North America,” noted Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley. “Our business-friendly reputation and proven competitive advantages continue to attract top-tier companies like Pelsan from around the globe.”

In addition to the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), other partners in the project include the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Community College System, Wayne Community College, North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region, Wayne County, the City of Goldsboro, Wayne County Development Alliance, North Carolina’s Southeast, and Duke Energy.

Pelsan Tekstil A.S., a subsidiary of the Hassan Group, is a manufacturer specializing in breathable film technologies for the hygiene and medical sectors. The company’s product line includes both breathable and non-breathable textile substrates, films, and related components.

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