US Conec plans $149M NC expansion with $500k state grant
US Conec Ltd., a worldwide manufacturer of high-density optical connectivity solutions, plans to invest $149.7 million to build a manufacturing facility in Hickory, planning to create 224 new jobs in Catawba County. Salaries will vary for engineers, operators, technicians, and support staff; the average annual salary for new positions will be $56,982, exceeding Catawba County’s annual average of $56,937 by $45. “North Carolina companies appreciate the advantages of operating in our state,” Stein said in a press release. “US Conec’s decision to expand here validates the strength of our manufacturing base, our skilled talent, and our stable business climate.” Our stories may be republished online or in print for free. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, credit Carolina Journal and the author, and link to the original. Carolina Journal stories may be republished for free, in…
