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Windak Group Chooses Newton to Continue Growth: New Facility Planned
Windak Group, a leading European supplier in the wire and cable machinery industry, has announced plans to construct a new US headquarters and production facility for Windak Inc. in Newton, North Carolina. The planned expansion, involving an investment of $2.5 million, will create 11 new jobs, offering an average salary of $52,172.

EDC Press Release
Feb 27, 20242 min read


Millwork & Panel LLC Announces $27.8M Expansion, Creating 48 New Jobs
CLAREMONT, N.C. – Millwork & Panel LLC, a residential siding manufacturer and indirect subsidiary of CertainTeed Holding Corporation, has announced a significant expansion at its Catawba County site. The facility has been located in Claremont for over 30 years manufacturing vinyl siding products and employs over 160 employees. The company is set to invest at least $27.8 million over the next five years, and will create a minimum of 48 new positions with an average salary of $

EDC Press Release
Dec 1, 20232 min read


Wanzl Announces Expansion and Investment in Catawba CountyCompany will invest $15M and create 10 new high-skill positions
NEWTON, N.C. – Wanzl North America, a leading solution provider and global manufacturer of retail equipment, and holding the market position of being the largest manufacturer of shopping carts in North America, has announced a significant renovation at its Catawba County facility. With almost four decades of presence in Newton and Catawba County, the German-owned company is set to invest at least $15 million over the next three years, introducing state-of-the-art production t

EDC Press Release
Nov 25, 20232 min read


CommScope Announces Business Expansion at Catawba Facility in North Carolina: Company will invest $60.3M and create 250 jobs
CATAWBA, N.C. – CommScope, a global leader in infrastructure solutions for communication networks, announces a major business expansion at its Catawba County facilities. Headquartered in nearby Hickory (NC), with more than 1,600 Catawba County employees, the company plans to invest $60.3 million over the next four years to enhance production capabilities and create 250 new positions with an average annual salary of $57,332. The investment by CommScope over the next four year

EDC Press Release
Jul 24, 20232 min read
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