Manufacturing
New spec multi-tenant project coming to Concord
Sept. 11. Fortius Capital Partners has announced plans to build Meadows Corporate Park, a multi-tenant industrial development with 192,000 square feet of space in two buildings. The project, on I-85 near Poplar Tent Road, represents a $9.9 million investment. J. Harris Morrison III of Fortius Capital Partners says the 21.5-acre site targets industrial users requiring […]
Alevo is hiring as production ramps up
Dec. 5. By Marty Price. The skill sets are changing, but jobs in manufacturing will continue to grow, providing career paths for those willing to learn, says Scott Schotter, chief marketing and sustainability officer for Alevo in Concord. Indeed, the international battery maker is hiring 20 maintenance technicians in trade and salaried positions to keep the […]
Roush Yates Engines investing $3.5 million in Mooresville
Sept. 27. Roush Yates Engines is investing $3.5 million in its facilities in Lakeside Business Park and Talbert Pointe in Mooresville, creating 10 new jobs. This investment will be used to expand Roush Yates Engines three state-of-the-art facilities by investing in new equipment acquisitions and renovations, as they continue to be a global leader in race […]
S&D Coffee will be sold to Cott
Aug. 4. Cott Corp., one of the world’s one of the world’s largest producers of beverages on behalf of retailers, brand owners and distributors, has announced plans to buy Concord-based S&D Coffee Inc. for an undisclosed amount. UPDATE: Cott Corp. will pay $355 million on a debt and cash free basis S&D has been a mainstay of […]
Nu-Tec will employ 15 at new Mooresville plant
May 12. Nu-Tec Systems plans to purchase an existing building in the Lakeside Business Park for a manufacturing and distribution operation that will create 15 full-time positions. The company’s investment is expected to be on the order of $3 million. The Gurnee, Ill.-based company manufactures private label arc welding and plasma cutting products for the […]
MacLean Curtis breaks ground in Mooresville
Dec. 3. MacLean Curtis breaks ground today on a 97,000 square foot plant on 24 acres in Mooresville Business Park East. The new plant, part of privately held MacLean-Fogg, will be worth on the order of $30 million, and employ as many as 150 people full-time. John O’Neill, general manager of the Curtis Screw plant in […]
MacLean Curtis moving plant from Cornelius to Mooresville
Nov. 20. The Curtis Screw plant, a mainstay in the Cornelius manufacturing scene for decades, will build a 97,000 square foot plant on 24 acres in Mooresville Business Park East. The new plant will be worth on the order of $30 million, and employ as many as 150 people full-time. The Cornelius plant, which is 33 years old, employs […]
S&D employee wins latte prize
Steven Lim recently won the Coffee Fest Latte Art World Championship Open held in Portland, Ore. A process engineer at Concord-based S&D Coffee & Tea, he is a self-taught barista who learned the craft working nights and weekends. Lim competed against 63 people from around the world in the bracket competition. The Portland Coffee Fest Latte Art World […]
Bodycote opening new facility
Bodycote, the world’s largest thermal processing services provider, will open a heat treating facility at 128 Speedway Lane Mooresville, NC 28117. The company plans to invest in new equipment for Specialty Stainless Steel Processes (S3P) which increase mechanical and wear properties in stainless steel without adversely affecting corrosion resistance. Demand for S3P has grown exponentially […]
