Friday, January 6, 2012

Good Economic News (1-10-2012)

Good Economic News
Here are just a few of the recent jobs announcements that have crossed my desk in recent weeks.

In Albion, Indiana, Vehicle Control Solutions, a supplier to the auto industry, will expand and create 70 new jobs.

In Charleston County, South Carolina, TWL Precision, a supplier of automotive components, will expand and hire 35 people.

Rubbermaid Commercial Products, a provider of solution-based commercial products, will expand its operation in Winchester and Frederick County, Virginia, creating 71 new jobs.

In Henderson County, North Carolina, label manufacturer, UPM Raflatac will expand and create 51 new jobs.

Impact CNC, LLC, a machining company, will locate a facility in Columbia City, Indiana, creating 100 new jobs.

General Motors, LLC, will expand its operation in Defiance County, Ohio, creating 189 new jobs.

In Kentucky, OMEGA Processing Solutions, LLC, a credit and debit card processing company, will expand and create 25 new jobs.

In Burke and Alexander Counties in North Carolina, American Roller Bearing Industries, Inc. will expand and create 231 new jobs.

Kubota Corporation, a maker of utility and farm tractors, will expand its facility in Jackson County, Georgia, creating 200 new jobs.

AvCraft Technical Services, an aircraft maintenance and repair company, will expand its operation in Horry County, South Carolina, creating 150 new jobs.

In St. Clair County, Alabama, Eissmann Automotive North America, Inc. will expand and add 35 new jobs.

Hoosier Racing Tire Corporation, a maker or tires for the auto racing industry, will grow its operation in Plymouth, Indiana and create 20 new jobs.

In Cleveland County, North Carolina, Baldor Electric, a maker of electric motors, will expand and create 166 new jobs.

Silicon Bank plans to expand in the Tempe, Arizona area, adding 200 employees.

In Licking County, Ohio, Knowlton Development Corporation, a maker of personal care and beauty products, will expand and create 200 new jobs.

DS Corporation, a maker of fifth-wheel and recreational vehicles, will expand its operation on Topeka, Indiana, creating 250 new jobs.

Fermilab has announced plans to build an accelerator research facility in Batavia, Illinois, creating 200 new jobs.

In Barnwell County, South Carolina, Climax Global Energy, Inc., a plastics-to-oil recycling company, will locate a new facility, creating 20 new jobs.

Stens, LLC, a supplier of parts for the outdoor power equipment industry, will expand its headquarters in Dubois County, Indiana, creating 98 new jobs.

In Halifax, Virginia, Dominion Virginia Power will establish a customer care center and create 150 new jobs.

Amazon.com plans to open two fulfillment centers in Virginia, creating 1,350 new jobs.

In Bourbon County, Kentucky, Mingua Beef Jerky, Inc. will expand and add 10 new jobs.

Delphi Corporation, a supplier to the auto industry, will expand its operation in Montgomery County, Ohio, creating 100 new jobs.

Limco Airepair, an aerospace company, plans to expand its operation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, adding 150 employees.

MHM Metals, a producer of aluminum by-products, will locate a new manufacturing facility in Russellville, Kentucky, creating 30 new jobs.

In Huron County, Georgia, Structure Manufacturing Group, a maker of truck cabs, will expand and hire 150 people.

In Clay County, Indiana, Great Dane Trailers will expand and add 200 new jobs.

Sportsman Boats Manufacturing, a maker of saltwater fishing boats, will open a new facility in Dorchester County, South Carolina, creating 30 new jobs.

Infinisource Holdings, Inc., a benefits administrator, will move its headquarters and start a new division in Charlotte, North Carolina, creating 162 new jobs.

In Waterbury, Connecticut, Webster Bank plans to hire 150 people.

IMS Gear Virginia, a maker of gear assemblies, will expand its operation in Virginia Beach, Virginia, creating 80 new jobs.

Archway Technology Partners, a provider of business solutions, plans to expand its operation in Indianapolis, Indiana, creating 140 new jobs.

BSH Home Appliances Corporation, will expand its dishwasher line in New Bern, North Carolina, creating 100 new jobs.

In Lebanon, Kentucky, Wilbert Plastic Services, Inc., a provider of parts to the auto industry, will expand and create 150 new jobs.

Farbest Foods, a turkey company, will locate a new plant in Knox County, Indiana and hire 600 people.

Daewon America, a supplier to the auto industry, will open a manufacturing plant in Troup County, Georgia, creating 100 new jobs.

Total Jobs Announcements: 5,963

Jim Walton
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