Cummins-Meritor Expands Fletcher, North Carolina, Manufacturing Plant
09/24/2022
THe company will increase the electric axle production by upgrading the plant with connectivity and automation technologies. The facility is Cummins-Meritor’s largest North American manufacturing site, producing 70% of the nation’s class-8 axles and components for major customers.
“Our employees in Fletcher are critical to making Cummins-Meritor the industry leader in commercial vehicle powertrain system solutions,” said Ken Hogan, Vice President and General Manager for Cummins-Meritor. “This investment expands our footprint and allows us to attract the key talent we need to continue being the top choice of our global customers.”
A performance-based grant of $50,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will help with the expansion. The One NC 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 One NC grants require matching participation from local governments and any award is contingent upon that condition being met.
“Cummins-Meritor has chosen to grow their company right here in Henderson County because they know what a great place this is to do business,” noted Governor Roy Cooper. “The company’s reinvestment underscores the advantages of the world class workforce, strong supply network and central location that North Carolina brings for global manufacturers.”
Meritor was recently acquired by Cummins, a global power and technology leader that designs, manufactures, distributes and services a broad portfolio of power solutions. Cummins and Meritor have four other North Carolina locations, including Forest City, Laurinburg, Rocky Mount and the recently expanded Morganton site.
“Cummins-Meritor’s growth strategy includes more innovation and automation for its electric vehicle products,” added N.C. Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders. “North Carolina’s strategic economic development plan will complement the company’s smart factory expansion by helping develop the diverse and skilled talent that it needs for its next phase of growth.”
In addition to the N.C. Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), other key partners in the project include the North Carolina General Assembly, North Carolina Community College System, Blue Ridge Community College, Henderson County, and Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development.
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