Tag Archives: Buncombe County North Carolina

Premier Distributor of Outdoor Recreation Products Locates in Asheville

Published in Asheville Local News, North Carolina News on February 24, 2014

SportHansa
In conjunction with the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC) and Venture Asheville, Sport Hansa LLC, a premier importer and distributor of European outdoor product brands, today announced its relocation to Asheville.  The firm’s expanded distribution center will allow for continued growth and expansion of product lines that today include Helle knives of Norway, Kupilka camping dishware of Finland, Montane technical outerwear and Terra Nova tents of the United Kingdom, as well as Wetterlings Axe Works of Sweden.  The three-year-old company will locate at 10 Business Park Circle in Arden.

“As we continued to expand our customer base and add further European brands, we looked for a location that offered key attributes such as a business friendly environment and a cluster of other important players in the outdoor industry. After an extensive search, Asheville continually came up at the top of our list,” stated Matt Huff, Managing Director of Sport Hansa. The company is relocating its headquarters and distribution operations from Longmont, Colorado.

Additionally, the firm announced the appointment of a new Director of Marketing and Inside Sales. Formerly with North Carolina based

Article source: http://www.ashevillechamber.org/economic-development/announcements-and-press-releases/premier-distributor-outdoor-recreation-produc-0 If you need a cheap air ticket, hotel or rental car please visit http://www.airticket.com

Tagged: , , , , , , , , No Comments

JACOB HOLM INDUSTRIES TO EXPAND OPERATIONS

Published in Asheville Local News on February 19, 2014

In conjunction with the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC), Jacob Holm Industries, a global nonwoven manufacturer, today announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Candler with over $45.9 million investment in facilities and equipment. The total project could exceed $60 million when it is complete.  Jacob Holm’s investment in Buncombe County will bring 66 new positions to accommodate the addition of a new product line.  The project is contingent upon approval at public hearing.  The company, which originally located in Buncombe County in 2005, currently employs 82 workers at the Candler production facility.

 

 Jacob Holm Industries, founded in 1794, is headquartered globally in Basel, Switzerland.  The Buncombe County facility is the headquarters for its U.S. subsidiary. Jacob Holm Industries is one of the world’s leading nonwoven corporations, offering high-quality products for the personal care, home care, hygiene, packaging and industrial markets.This additional production line is planned to start commercial production in Q1, 2015.  

 “Jacob Holm Industries is pleased to announce this new technology investment at our existing operation in Candler,” said Jacob Holm President, Steve Landon.  “Since opening our doors in Western North Carolina back in 2005,

Article source: http://www.ashevillechamber.org/economic-development/announcements-and-press-releases/jacob-holm-industries-expand-operations If you need a cheap air ticket, hotel or rental car please visit http://www.airticket.com

Tagged: , , , , , , , , No Comments

Life Sciences Company to Locate in Asheville in January 2014

Published in Asheville Local News on February 18, 2014

In early January 2014, f(x) Immune Co. will begin operations in the Technology Commercialization Center at the A-B Tech Community College’s Business Acceleration Site in Enka (BASE) as a participant in the Business Incubator Program. f(x) Immune Co. is a spin-out from parent company Flow Applications Inc. with headquarters in the greater St. Louis area and with labs in the greater Atlanta area.  f(x) Immune Co. is an immuno-diagnostic companion assay developer, offering laboratory services and biologics development support for member companies of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRma).

Over the next three-years, f(x) Immune Co. will hire up to six lab technicians for its new operation in Asheville. The company will give priority to associate degreed Laboratory Technicians trained in NCCLS accredited programs and graduates of the former A-B Tech Biotechnology Associate Program in Applied Science. Resumes and cover letters are invited and will be accepted at info@fx-immune.com. f(x) Immune Co. also plans to use lab services of the NC BioNetwork hosted at A-B Tech.

Company principals cited a number of reasons for the selection of Asheville, including the incubator and wet-labs in the tech commercialization center at A-B Tech, the

Article source: http://www.ashevillechamber.org/economic-development/announcements-and-press-releases/life-sciences-company-locate-asheville-january If you need a cheap air ticket, hotel or rental car please visit http://www.airticket.com

Tagged: , , , , , , , , No Comments

GE Aviation Breaks Ground on $126 Million Facility in Asheville

Published in Asheville Local News, North Carolina News on February 18, 2014


Foto do centro da cidade, tirada em uma casa n...

ASHEVILLE, N.C.– In conjunction with the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC), GE Aviation broke ground on a new $126 million facility that will revolutionize jet propulsion on Thursday, November 14. This substantial investment will lead the way for new technology, design and materials that will make GE jet engines the industry standard for efficiency, while simultaneously reducing emissions.


“GE Aviation’s new factory in Buncombe County is a major endorsement of our local manufacturing talent.  This groundbreaking technology is the most sophisticated and proprietary ever entrusted to our region by such a prominent global corporation.  It should put Asheville at the top of the list for any company with demanding manufacturing needs, especially those with green attributes.”


Asheville’s economy is vibrant – since January of 2009 the EDC for Asheville-Buncombe County has announced 34 projects, from both recruitment and expansion efforts, bringing 2,700 new positions

Article source: http://www.ashevillechamber.org/economic-development/announcements-and-press-releases/ge-aviation-breaks-ground-126-million-facility If you need a cheap air ticket, hotel or rental car please visit http://www.airticket.com

Tagged: , , , , , , , , No Comments

State budget threatens Mountain Gateway Museum

Published in Asheville Attractions, North Carolina News on March 28, 2013


Gov. Pat McCrory’s proposed state budget could mean the closing of the Mountain Gateway Museum and Heritage Center in Old Fort, along with four state historic sites in North Carolina.




However, many local leaders and residents say Old Fort and McDowell County cannot afford to lose the Mountain Gateway Museum, which has been there for more than 40 years. The museum preserves and celebrates mountain culture in western North Carolina and also provides a place for special events like Pioneer Day and Oktoberfest. It helps draw tourists to a small town that has already suffered job losses and closed manufacturing industries, they say.


On Wednesday,

Article source: http://www.newsfeedmaker.com/article/142839865/7b2910f9 If you need a cheap air ticket, hotel or rental car please visit http://www.airticket.com

Tagged: , , , , , , , , No Comments