AVL Manufacturing invests $56M to open industrial power generator enclosure manufacturing facility in North Carolina
AVL Manufacturing has announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company, which produces custom industrial enclosures for large-format standby power generators, is investing $56 million into the project, creating more than 325 jobs.
The new facility will support production and assembly of generator enclosures designed for power redundancy, especially for data centers. These large metal casings integrate electric inputs, switchgear, and other components essential to supporting server infrastructure. In addition to data center applications, the enclosures serve industries such as automotive, automation, construction, and emergency management.
To support the project, AVL USA, Inc. will receive a performance-based grant of $100,000 from the One North Carolina Fund. This grant is tied to the creation of 122 jobs, with an average salary of $90,088—above the current Mecklenburg County average of $86,830. Companies receive no funds upfront and must meet job creation and investment benchmarks, with a required match from local governments.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Vince Dicristofaro, President, AVL, said, “After considering many markets, we are thrilled that AVL’s entrance into the U.S. market is in Charlotte, a vibrant, tech-forward city perfect for us to lay down roots. We didn't just choose a location; we chose a community. Charlotte's spirit of collaboration and its talented workforce made it the clear choice for our American-based home. We are excited to tap into this talent pool as we establish our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and create meaningful careers for the residents of this city and deliver unparalleled products to our customers.”
Governor Josh Stein, Governor of North Carolina, added, “North Carolina’s reputation for advanced manufacturing continues to attract great companies like AVL Manufacturing to our state. With the largest manufacturing workforce in the southeast and excellent community colleges, North Carolina is home to the resources that world-class companies depend on.”
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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