Trade and Industry Development

Novartis announced plans to add a new facility in Morrisville, North Carolina, focused on active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing for solid dosage tablets, capsules and RNA therapeutics. The facility represents a critical step that will strengthen end‑to‑end US production capability from active ingredients through finished medicines.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted a new project for the state’s manufacturing sector in Eastern Kentucky as Toothsure, a provider of oral hygiene products designed for patients who face barriers to standard dental care, announced plans to establish a new operation in Perry County with a $7.3 million investment, creating 60 new, full-time jobs at a wage of $55.25 per hour, i...

Ferrosource is nearing completion of its state-of-the-art steel processing facility located directly on U. S. Steel’s Big River Steel Works (BRSW) campus in Osceola, Arkansas, with operations scheduled to begin August 2026. This strategic expansion creates a high-efficiency supply solution that effectively eliminates inbound freight costs, slashes transit times, and significantl...

SunDance, the Orlando-headquartered leader in commercial printing, packaging, and mailing solutions in the Southeastern U.S., announced an expansion of its Orlando manufacturing footprint with a new 15,000-square-foot production facility, creating 31 jobs in the last 12 months with continued investment in new equipment and technology.

The City of Milford, Iowa, has formally approved a Resolution of Support for a proposed manufacturing expansion by Rosenboom, reaffirming the community’s support for advanced manufacturing investment and long-term job growth in Northwest Iowa.