Christoffer Stigsby
General Manager at DMG MORIAdvanced Manufacturing
Manufacturing a brighter tomorrow
One hundred years ago, the Charlotte Region was known for textile production. Today, growth in sectors like automotive parts, plastics, advanced textiles, biomedical, and energy manufacturing fuel the area’s continued prominence as a renowned manufacturing hub.
2 lowest corporate tax
burdens in the southeast (NC & SC)
3,500
manufacturers
146,000
people employed in the sector
“We see the Charlotte Region as a pioneer of the future of manufacturing in the US.”
REGIONAL BENEFITS
Strategically located on the East Coast of the United States, equidistant between New York and Miami, the Charlotte Region has the infrastructure to move goods and people efficiently regardless of mode of transportation.
60%
of U.S. within 2.5 hour flight
100 million
people within 1 day trucking time
3 major East Coast ports
within 250 miles (Wilmington, Charleston, Savannah) as well as the Charlotte inland port
2 major railroads
(CSX and NS) as well as regional lines; many counties in the region have dual rail service
The Charlotte Region saw net migration in 2022 higher than any other year in the previous decade. This ongoing population growth continues to feed the region with new talent, and our workforce development partners throughout the region are committed to re-skilling and upskilling the current populations with programs that are top rated nationally.
146,000
employed in sector
15
advanced manufacturing training programs
10+
of apprenticeship programs offered in the region
Top 2
lowest unionization rates in the U.S.
More than 4,400 jobs and $3.1B in capital investment announced since 2023.
Eli Lilly
589 jobs, $1 billion in capital investment
E&J Gallo Winery
500 jobs, $423 million in capital investment
Pallidus
405 jobs, $443 million in capital investment
Albemarle
300 jobs, $1.3 billion in capital investment
The affordability and reliability of our energy grid in North and South Carolina make us a competitive location for any advanced manufacturer.
50%
More than 50% of power supply is from carbon-free sources
15%
Electricity is 15% lower than national average
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