GE Aviation, DB Global Technology, IOMAX USA and Novamelt Americas | Eastern North Carolina Now

For Immediate Release:

    Asheville lands GE's cutting edge technology

    Asheville and the North Carolina factories, which employ 1,300 workers statewide, beat competitive packages from at least 12 other states, including more expensive incentives likely offered by Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi, officials said. (Dale Neal, "Asheville lands GE's cutting edge technology," Asheville Citizen-Times, 6/17/2013)

    "North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, who didn't go to Paris, scored the first aviation-related economic development plum for the region when GE Aviation announced plans to invest $195 million over the next five years and create 242 new jobs at its four facilities in North Carolina. McCrory and N.C. Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker said GE planned to produce engine components made of advanced ceramic matrix composite materials at a new facility in Asheville." (Chuck Crumbo, "Gulf Coast governors try to cash in at Paris Air Show," GSA Business, 6/19/2013)

    "Today GE Aviation, a division of giant conglomerate General Electric, employs 1,300 workers in North Carolina at sites in Asheville, Durham, West Jefferson and Wilmington. In addition to the new facility in Asheville, the company is planning plant and equipment upgrades at its other sites...GE's plans for the Asheville plant were unveiled Monday at the 50th International Paris Air Show. A delegation from North Carolina that includes representatives of the N.C. Commerce Department, led by Lt. Gov. Dan Forest, traveled to the air show." (David Ranii, "GE Aviation creating 240 jobs across N.C.," Raleigh News & Observer: .biz blog, 6/17/2013)

    Deutsche Bank unit to hire 431 in Cary

    "The company also plans to invest more than $13.5 million in its Cary location. Governor Pat McCrory and Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced Thursday. 'The additional IT jobs that they'll create will strengthen the Cary corporate mix and be an example to others of the strong talent pool and attractive quality of life that characterizes this region of the state,' McCrory said." (Lauren Ohnesorge, "Deutsche Bank unit to hire 431 in Cary," Triangle Business Journal, 6/20/2013)

    Mooresville company to expand, add 35 jobs

    "IOMAX USA, Inc., headquartered in Mooresville, will expand its aircraft and integration operation here, it was announced by Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker. 'This is an important expansion for us as we work to strengthen our role as a leader in the aviation sector,' McCrory said. 'We are also encouraged by the success of IOMAX here in North Carolina and welcome these new, hi-tech jobs to Iredell County.'"

    (Staff Reports, "Mooresville company to expand, add 35 jobs," Hickory Daily Record, 6/18/2013)

    "A Mooresville-based company that provides surveillance planes to the U.S. government and its allies will add 35 high-tech jobs during a $1.75 million plant expansion over the next three years, Gov. Pat McCrory announced Tuesday." (Joe Marusak, "Mooresville provider of surveillance planes will add 35 jobs," Charlotte Observer, 6/18/2013)

    Novamelt to expand in Trinity

    "Salaries will vary by job function, but the average annual salary for the new jobs will be $45,300, plus benefits. The Randolph County average annual wage is $30,628. 'Novamelt is committed to growing its business in the Americas from our base here in Trinity,' President Jim Auber said in a statement. 'We have enjoyed very healthy growth in recent years and our U.S. manufacturing facility in Trinity plays a key role in our global supply and sourcing strategy.'" (Enterprise Staff Report, "Novamelt to expand in Trinity," High Point Enterprise, (6/19/2013).


    Contact: Crystal Feldman
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