RALEIGH — Dymax Corporation, global chemical manufacturer, is investing $21.5 million in establishing a manufacturing facility in Gastonia, North Carolina Commerce Secretary Anthony Copeland announced today.
The uptick: 59 new jobs new positions with salaries that could reach up to $59,814 — above Gastonia’s current average, $41,739.
“Even amid unprecedented short-term challenges facing the global economy, advanced manufacturers remain eager to invest in North Carolina because they know our business climate is conducive to their long-term success,” said Secretary Copeland in a statement. “North Carolina has the fifth largest manufacturing economy in the nation, a strong manufacturing workforce and a robust transportation network to support Dymax’s continued business growth.”
Founded in 1980, Dymax Corporation provides integrated rapid and light-cure formulations and equipment for the consumer and automotive electronics, aerospace, defense, and medical markets.
“Dymax is experiencing steady and significant growth, and our expansion from our Northeast roots into North Carolina opens doors to outstanding labor, technical and logistic resources,” said Aaron Mambrino, President of Dymax North America, in a statement. “The combination of available resources and solid support from state and local officials made North Carolina a great choice.”
One North Carolina Fund contributed a $200,000 performance-based grant to help fund the expansion.
In addition to N.C. Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, other key partners in the project include the North Carolina General Assembly, North Carolina Community College System, Gaston County Board of Commissioners, Gaston County Economic Development Commission and the City of Gastonia.
