Gusmer Enterprises to build manufacturing facility at Trivium Corporate Center in Hickory bizjournals.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from bizjournals.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Agriculture
The North Carolina State Ports Authority announced it is expanding capabilities to help support the state’s agriculture through a new partnership with the company Scoular. According to a release, N.C. Ports received approval Tuesday from the N.C. Council of State for a land lease to develop an agricultural transload facility on the Port of Wilmington.
Economic Development
American Fuji Seal Inc, will invest at least $52 million to establish new production operations in Catawba County, NC. The packaging solutions provider plans employ up to 101 workers by 2025 at its new site in Hickory. Bardstown, KY-based American Fuji Seal is part of Japan’s Fuji Seal International and also maintains locations in Indiana and Mexico.
The Hickory City Council and Catawba County Board of Commissioners will conduct a joint meeting on Jan. 20 to hold public hearings on economic incentives for the company American Fuji Seal.
The Japanese-based manufacturer of product labels was announced as the newest tenant in the Trivium Corporate Center in December.
Trivium is the business park being developed by the city and county between Startown and Robinwood roads. The corporate centerâs board, which includes leaders from the city, county and Catawba County Economic Development Corporation, will hold a meeting at the same time.
At this point, it is not clear exactly what incentives will be considered.Â
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Japan-Based American Fuji Seal Locates Manufacturing in Hickory, North Carolina areadevelopment.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from areadevelopment.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.