groninger USA, LLC has announced plans to expand manufacturing operations in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company, which manufactures filling and closing machines for the pharmaceutical, consumer healthcare and cosmetics industries, will invest $15.1 million into the project, creating 60 new jobs in the process. The Charlotte facility currently handles sales, service and parts manufacturing for groninger customers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. To help staff its plant, Groninger has partnered with UNC Charlotte and Central Piedmont Community College to establish an engineering apprenticeship program that focuses on workforce development and upward mobility.

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In a recent quote, groninger USA CEO Philipp Hauser said, “Charlotte has been an outstanding home for our North American headquarters, and as our company grows, so does our need for additional space and talented employees. With its strategic location and world-class airport, Charlotte provides seamless connections to our customers and our parent company in Germany. Its thriving German community and strong workforce, as well as the invaluable partnerships we’ve developed here, make Charlotte an exceptional place for our headquarters, and we look forward to continuing our strong collaboration with the City and Mecklenburg County.”

Mayor Vi Lyles added, "groninger USA's decision to expand their manufacturing operations in our city is a powerful testament to Charlotte's dynamic business environment and our skilled workforce. This investment represents more than just new jobs – it's a vote of confidence in our community's potential, our commitment to advanced manufacturing, and our ability to attract world-class international companies. As we continue to build a robust, diverse economy, opportunities like this demonstrate why Charlotte is becoming a premier destination for global businesses and why our residents should be optimistic about our city's bright future."

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