https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsitems Area Development News Items Feed Copyright 2026 Halcyon Business Publications, Inc. All Rights Reserved Robotics manufacturer FANUC America plans to establish operations in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The $90 million project is expected to create 225 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-13-2026/fanuc-america-auburn-hills-michigan.shtml Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:22:00 EST newsItems/4-13-2026/fanuc-america-auburn-hills-michigan.shtml61 Food manufacturer Pulmuone Foods USA plans to expand its operations in Ayer, Massachusetts. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-13-2026/pulmuone-foods-usa-ayer-massachusetts.shtml Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:25:00 EST newsItems/4-13-2026/pulmuone-foods-usa-ayer-massachusetts.shtml63 Industrial equipment manufacturer HF Rubber plans to expand its operations in Topeka, Kansas. The $1.6 million project is expected to create 19 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsitems/4-12-2026/hf-rubber-topeka-kansas.shtml Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:50:00 EST newsitems/4-12-2026/hf-rubber-topeka-kansas.shtml49 Google plans to establish operations in Putnam County, West Virginia. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-12-2026/google-putnam-county-west-virginia.shtml Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:32:00 EST newsItems/4-12-2026/google-putnam-county-west-virginia.shtml60 Tool manufacturer Stanley Black & Decker plans to expand its operations in Mission, Texas. The more than $4 million project is expected to create approximately 100 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-12-2026/stanley-black-decker-mission-texas.shtml Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:05:00 EST newsItems/4-12-2026/stanley-black-decker-mission-texas.shtml60 Digital infrastructure company Vertiv plans to expand its operations in Westerville and Ironton, Ohio. The approximately $50 million project is expected to create up to 730 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-12-2026/vertiv-westerville-ironton-ohio.shtml Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:54:00 EST newsItems/4-12-2026/vertiv-westerville-ironton-ohio.shtml57 Defense technology company Blue Sky Innovators plans to expand its operations in Fairfax County, Virginia. The $7 million project is expected to create 175 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-12-2026/blue-sky-innovators-fairfax-county-virginia.shtml Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:39:00 EST newsItems/4-12-2026/blue-sky-innovators-fairfax-county-virginia.shtml69 Forest products company Weyerhaeuser plans to establish operations in Gallatin, Tennessee. The $10 million project is expected to create 20 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-12-2026/weyerhaeuser-gallatin-tennessee.shtml Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:05:00 EST newsItems/4-12-2026/weyerhaeuser-gallatin-tennessee.shtml57 Eye care company Alcon plans to expand its operations in Lesage, West Virginia. The $81 million project is expected to create 75 jobs in Cabell County. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-12-2026/alcon-lesage-west-virginia.shtml Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:55:00 EST newsItems/4-12-2026/alcon-lesage-west-virginia.shtml52 Metal casting manufacturer Associated MetalCast plans to expand its operations in Oxford, Alabama. The $6.24 million project is expected to create 50 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-11-2026/associated-metalcast-oxford-alabama.shtml Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:55:00 EST newsItems/4-11-2026/associated-metalcast-oxford-alabama.shtml61 Investment management firm Capital Group plans to establish operations in Charlotte, North Carolina. The $60 million project is expected to create approximately 600 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsitems/4-11-2026/capital-group-charlotte-north-carolina.shtml Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:45:00 EST newsitems/4-11-2026/capital-group-charlotte-north-carolina.shtml64 Poultry processor DG Foods plans to expand its operations in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. The $1.19 million project is expected to create 32 jobs in Copiah County. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-11-2026/dg-foods-hazlehurst-mississippi.shtml Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:05:00 EST newsItems/4-11-2026/dg-foods-hazlehurst-mississippi.shtml57 AVM Group, a provider of turnkey controlled environments, plans to establish operations in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The $5 million project is expected to create 30 jobs in Charleston County. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-10-2026/avm-group-plans-mount-pleasant-south-carolina.shtml Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:51:00 EST newsItems/4-10-2026/avm-group-plans-mount-pleasant-south-carolina.shtml71 Automotive supplier AXN Automotive Systems plans to expand its operations in Louisville, Kentucky. The $14.7 million project is expected to create 10 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-10-2026/axn-automotive-systems-louisville-kentucky.shtml Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:34:00 EST newsItems/4-10-2026/axn-automotive-systems-louisville-kentucky.shtml68 Nutrition manufacturer Steuart Nutrition plans to establish operations in Erlanger, Kentucky. The $11.4 million project is expected to create 93 jobs in Kenton County. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-9-2026/steuart-nutrition-erlanger-kentucky.shtml Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:05:00 EST newsItems/4-9-2026/steuart-nutrition-erlanger-kentucky.shtml60 Nuclear technology company Global Laser Enrichment plans to establish operations in Paducah, Kentucky. The $1.76 billion project is expected to create 240 jobs in McCracken County. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-8-2026/global-laser-enrichment-paducah-kentucky.shtml Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:39:00 EST newsItems/4-8-2026/global-laser-enrichment-paducah-kentucky.shtml65 Trailer manufacturer Hyundai Translead plans to establish operations in Will County, Illinois. The $450 million project is expected to create nearly 2,500 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-7-2026/hyundai-translead-will-county-illinois.shtml Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:15:00 EST newsItems/4-7-2026/hyundai-translead-will-county-illinois.shtml63 Meat processor Hertzog Meat Co. plans to expand its operations in Butler, Missouri. The project is expected to create 22 jobs in Bates County. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-7-2026/hertzog-meat-butler-missouri.shtml Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:01:00 EST newsItems/4-7-2026/hertzog-meat-butler-missouri.shtml53 France-based automotive technology company Valeo plans to establish operations in McAllen, Texas. The $225 million project is expected to create up to 500 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-3-2026/valeo-mcallen-texas.shtml Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:49:00 EST newsItems/4-3-2026/valeo-mcallen-texas.shtml44 United Kingdom-based supply chain software company Risk Ledger plans to establish operations in Rockville, Maryland. The company’s new office will be located at the Rockville Innovation Center. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsitems/4-3-2026/risk-ledger-rockville-maryland.shtml Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:56:00 EST newsitems/4-3-2026/risk-ledger-rockville-maryland.shtml55 Satellite manufacturer Umbra plans to establish operations in Reston, Virginia. The $6.75 million project is expected to create more than 100 jobs in Fairfax County. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-3-2026/umbra-reston-virginia.shtml Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:48:00 EST newsItems/4-3-2026/umbra-reston-virginia.shtml46 Grocery distribution cooperative Associated Wholesale Grocers plans to expand its operations in Pearl River, Louisiana. The $110 million project is expected to retain 334 jobs in St. Tammany Parish. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-2-2026/associated-wholesale-grocers-pearl-river-louisiana.shtml Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:13:00 EST newsItems/4-2-2026/associated-wholesale-grocers-pearl-river-louisiana.shtml75 Brazil-based energy equipment manufacturer TSEA Energy plans to establish operations in Eden, North Carolina. The $25 million project is expected to create 160 jobs in Rockingham County. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-2-2026/tsea-energy-eden-north-carolina.shtml Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:57:00 EST newsItems/4-2-2026/tsea-energy-eden-north-carolina.shtml56 Security solutions provider AMAROK plans to expand its operations in Columbia, South Carolina. The $69 million project is expected to create 296 jobs in Richland County. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-2-2026/amarok-columbia-south-carolina.shtml Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:17:00 EST newsItems/4-2-2026/amarok-columbia-south-carolina.shtml55 Belgium-based biopharmaceutical company UCB Inc. plans to establish operations in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The $2 billion project is expected to create 330 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsitems/4-1-2026/ucb-gwinnett-county-georgia.shtml Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:02:00 EST newsitems/4-1-2026/ucb-gwinnett-county-georgia.shtml52 Steel manufacturer Morgan Steel plans to expand its headquarters operations in Memphis, Tennessee. The $11.7 million project is expected to create 119 jobs in Shelby County. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-1-2026/morgan-steel-memphis-tennessee.shtml Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:36:00 EST newsItems/4-1-2026/morgan-steel-memphis-tennessee.shtml55 Yogurt and plant-based food manufacturer Chobani plans to expand its operations in Norton Shores, Michigan. The $567 million project is expected to create approximately 337 jobs in Muskegon County. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-1-2026/chobani-norton-shores-michigan.shtml Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:47:00 EST newsItems/4-1-2026/chobani-norton-shores-michigan.shtml55 Global beverage producer The Coca-Cola Company plans to expand its operations in Coopersville, Michigan. The $650 million project is expected to create 150 jobs in Ottawa County. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/4-1-2026/the-coca-cola-company-coopersville-michigan.shtml Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:12:00 EST newsItems/4-1-2026/the-coca-cola-company-coopersville-michigan.shtml68 Data center developer Metrobloks plans to establish operations in Liberty, Missouri. The $1.4 billion project is expected to create at least 30 jobs in Clay County. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-31-2026/metrobloks-liberty-missouri.shtml Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:18:00 EST newsItems/3-31-2026/metrobloks-liberty-missouri.shtml53 Water infrastructure flow control equipment manufacturer M&H Valve plans to expand its operations in Anniston, Alabama. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-31-2026/mh-valve-anniston-alabama.shtml Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:28:00 EST newsItems/3-31-2026/mh-valve-anniston-alabama.shtml51 Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Georgetown, Kentucky. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-31-2026/toyota-motor-manufacturing-kentucky-georgetown-kentucky.shtml Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:33:00 EST newsItems/3-31-2026/toyota-motor-manufacturing-kentucky-georgetown-kentucky.shtml81 Technology consulting and systems integration provider Indra Group plans to establish operations in Olathe, Kansas. The approximately $7.5 million project is expected to create more than 140 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-31-2026/indra-group-olathe-kansas.shtml Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:41:00 EST newsItems/3-31-2026/indra-group-olathe-kansas.shtml51 Window and door component systems manufacturer Phos Window plans to expand its operations in Fort Payne, Alabama. The $21 million project is expected to create 100 jobs in DeKalb County. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-31-2026/phos-window-fort-payne-alabama.shtml Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:28:00 EST newsItems/3-31-2026/phos-window-fort-payne-alabama.shtml56 International Paper, a manufacturer of fiber-based packaging, pulp, and paper products, plans to expand its operations in Brandon, Mississippi. The $225 million project is expected to create more than 20 jobs in Rankin County. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-31-2026/international-paper-brandon-mississippi.shtml Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:15:00 EST newsItems/3-31-2026/international-paper-brandon-mississippi.shtml65 Civil infrastructure company Construction Partners, Inc. plans to establish operations in Dothan, Alabama. The $20 million project is expected to create more than 60 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-25-2026/construction-partners-dothan-alabama.shtml Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:25:00 EST newsItems/3-25-2026/construction-partners-dothan-alabama.shtml62 Acoustic panel manufacturer NSP Panels has established operations in Mullins, South Carolina. The $4.75 million project is expected to create 63 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-25-2026/nsp-panels-mullins-south-carolina.shtml Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:48:00 EST newsItems/3-25-2026/nsp-panels-mullins-south-carolina.shtml59 Advanced composite materials and structures manufacturer United Composite Materials plans to establish operations in Greer, South Carolina. The $17.5 million project is expected to create 50 jobs in Greenville County. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-25-2026/united-composite-materials-greer-south-carolina.shtml Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:04:00 EST newsItems/3-25-2026/united-composite-materials-greer-south-carolina.shtml73 Metal machining and fabrication company Van-Am plans to expand its manufacturing operations in St. Joseph, Missouri. The $1.5 million project is expected to create 17 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-25-2026/van-am-st-joseph-missouri.shtml Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:47:00 EST newsItems/3-25-2026/van-am-st-joseph-missouri.shtml51 Consulting and digital solutions firm Lufburrow & Company (LufCo) plans to establish operations in Aberdeen, Maryland. The project is expected to create 120 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-24-2026/lufburrow-company-aberdeen-maryland.shtml Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:07:00 EST newsItems/3-24-2026/lufburrow-company-aberdeen-maryland.shtml61 Automotive supplier Autokiniton plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Bellevue, Ohio. The $313 million project is expected to create 97 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-24-2026/autokiniton-bellevue-ohio.shtml Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:58:00 EST newsItems/3-24-2026/autokiniton-bellevue-ohio.shtml51 Tobacco and nicotine products company Philip Morris International plans to establish operations in Tampa, Florida. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-24-2026/philip-morris-international-tampa-florida.shtml Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:38:00 EST newsItems/3-24-2026/philip-morris-international-tampa-florida.shtml67 Medical isotopes and nuclear technology provider TerraPower Isotopes plans to establish operations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The project is expected to create 225 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-24-2026/terrapower-isotopes-philadelphia-pennsylvania.shtml Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:21:00 EST newsItems/3-24-2026/terrapower-isotopes-philadelphia-pennsylvania.shtml71 #TagSwag, a branded merchandise and apparel production company, plans to relocate and expand its operations in Louisville, Kentucky. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsitems/3-23-2026/tagswag-louisville-kentucky.shtml Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:08:00 EST newsitems/3-23-2026/tagswag-louisville-kentucky.shtml53 Commercial general contractor Forge Construction plans to relocate and expand its operations in Kansas City, Missouri. The more than $2.9 million project is expected to create approximately 20 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-23-2026/forge-construction-kansas-city-missouri.shtml Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:59:00 EST newsItems/3-23-2026/forge-construction-kansas-city-missouri.shtml65 Chemical and consumer goods company Henkel plans to establish operations in Trumbull, Connecticut. The more than $70 million project is expected to create approximately 200 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-23-2026/henkel-trumbull-connecticut.shtml Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:33:00 EST newsItems/3-23-2026/henkel-trumbull-connecticut.shtml53 Mobility solutions company BorgWarner Inc. plans to establish operations in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The project is expected to create 193 jobs in Henderson County over the next five years. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-23-2026/borgwarner-hendersonville-north-carolina.shtml Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:21:00 EST newsItems/3-23-2026/borgwarner-hendersonville-north-carolina.shtml66 Utility and infrastructure equipment manufacturer Altec plans to expand its operations in Mount Airy, North Carolina. The project is expected to create 100 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-23-2026/altec-mount-airy-north-carolina.shtml Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:08:00 EST newsItems/3-23-2026/altec-mount-airy-north-carolina.shtml57 Industrial electrical power and lighting solutions provider Ericson Manufacturing plans to expand its operations in Willoughby, Ohio. The project is expected to create 36 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-23-2026/ericson-manufacturing-willoughby-ohio.shtml Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:27:00 EST newsItems/3-23-2026/ericson-manufacturing-willoughby-ohio.shtml63 Chemical manufacturing company Shintech Louisiana plans to expand its operations in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. The $3.4 billion project is expected to create 163 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-22-2026/shintech-louisiana-iberville-parish-louisiana.shtml Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:52:00 EST newsItems/3-22-2026/shintech-louisiana-iberville-parish-louisiana.shtml71 Japan-based Newman Technology, Inc., a Tier 1 automotive manufacturer of precision-engineered components, plans to expand its operations in Mansfield, Ohio. The $74 million project is expected to create 70 jobs. https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/3-22-2026/newman-technology-mansfield-ohio.shtml Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:36:00 EST newsItems/3-22-2026/newman-technology-mansfield-ohio.shtml58