catawba county
Pasta maker will move US operations to Newton
Dec. 9. Pasta Piccinini, a manufacturer of pasta products, plans to move all its US operations from California to Newton. The Italian company will invest $6 million on acquisition, renovation of the facility and installation of pasta manufacturing machinery and equipment, creating at least 27 new jobs over 3 years. The new jobs, including sales […]
Pregis to invest more than $11M in Newton plant
Nov. 9. Pregis, a manufacturer and provider of protective packaging products for end markets, plans to expand its existing manufacturing facility in Newton where it produces temporary protective films. Over the next three years, Pregis plans to create 10 jobs and invest more than $11 million in new production lines and building improvements. Salaries for […]
Huret promoted at Catawba Eco-Devo, Berry comes on board part-time
July 22. Nathan Huret is the new economic development director at the Catawba County Economic Development Corp. He’ll be in charge of new business recruitment, targeted marketing, and lead generation, while continuing to oversee the EDC’s existing industry retention and expansion program. He was first hired by the EDC in 2007 as existing industry coordinator […]
