News and Announcements
LAND POSITIONS IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY PRIME FOR INDUSTRIAL GROWTH
March 28, 2024
When measured by land mass, New Hanover County is North Carolina’s second smallest
county. At the same time, the county’s population is among the state’s fastest growing. In
response, county leaders are looking into the future, gauging land needs for use by the
companies and people of tomorrow. Strategic investments in acreage and infrastructure
are readying sites for industrial operations. The vision is similar to the thinking and planning
by Pender County leaders 20 years ago when conversations began with ... Continue Reading
POLYHOSE CONTINUES GROWING AT PENDER COMMERCE PARK
February 29, 2024
Indian Maker of Industrial Hoses and Fittings to Double Size of its Current Building
February 29, 2024 (Wilmington, N.C.) – Polyhose Inc., the India-based manufacturer of industrial hoses and fittings, is set to double the size of its Greater Wilmington facility less than five years after establishing a U.S. outpost at Pender Commerce Park.
Polyhose India Private Limited's U.S. division is set to commence Phase 2 of its expansion plan, continuing the strategy unveiled in late 2019. ... Continue Reading
CUSTOMERS BANK TO BECOME CORPORATE SPONSOR OF 2024 WBD MEMBERSHIP INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
February 27, 2024
Wilmington Business Development (WBD) is proud to announce its new corporate sponsor of the WBD Membership Invitational Golf Tournament – Customers Bank. Customers Bank, a leading community bank specializing in business services, is headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania and continues to grow its presence in Wilmington. Already a Legacy Member of WBD, Customers Bank is enhancing its partnership by further supporting Southeastern North Carolina’s premier business golf event.
“This was an absolute no brainer for us,” said ... Continue Reading
PortCity to Introduce New Transload Solution on the Port of Wilmington’s Container Terminal
January 17, 2024
Courtesy- NC Ports
Wilmington, N.C. – PortCity will introduce a new transload solution on the Port of Wilmington’s Container Terminal.
This new transload operation will be adjacent to the Port’s container berths and Neo-Panamax Cranes. One of the key benefits of this new service is the substantial efficiencies it will provide to customers.
“By eliminating the off-port dray, this new on-terminal offering will increase efficiency and reduce the overall transportation expense for customers,” said Eric Howell, PortCity CEO. ... Continue Reading
ILM Sets New Annual Passenger Record – 21% increase over 2022 numbers
January 16, 2024
The official numbers are in, and ILM served 1,317,897 passengers in 2023. This figure is a new annual record, surpassing the prior record by over 21%. Throughout the year, ILM consistently broke records with eleven months of the year having the most enplanements ever recorded.
In 2023, the airport received new service from Sun Country airlines as well as new nonstop routes from Avelo, American, and Delta. “We have a growing number of airlines and a ... Continue Reading
SANY AMERICA LEASES PROPERTY AT IRG’S WILMINGTON BUSINESS PARK
November 6, 2023
Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Will Establish Distribution and Warehouse Operations Near Port, Create +50 Jobs
November 6, 2023 (Wilmington, N.C.) – SANY America Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of one of the world’s largest engineering-machinery manufacturers, is in the process of creating a North American warehouse and distribution presence in Wilmington. While the company won’t officially launch operations at Industrial Realty Group’s (“IRG”) facility until January, preparations are already underway regarding hiring for its regional staging equipment yard. ... Continue Reading
COASTAL MILLWORK SUPPLY TO EXPAND IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
November 2, 2023
Local Millwork Supply Company will be the Second Tenant at Blue Clay Business Park
November 2, 2023 (Wilmington, N.C.) – Coastal Millwork Supply Co. and its sister company, Risley Padula Construction Inc., closed today on their purchase of 5.5 acres at Blue Clay Business Park in New Hanover County. The two homegrown firms supply and install interior doors, trim, stair parts and cabinets to single- and multi-family residential builders in Greater Wilmington and other markets. The ... Continue Reading
Firm Buys 187 Acres To Expand Industrial Development
October 17, 2023
BY CECE NUNN, GWBJ - POSTED OCT 12, 2023
Developers bought 187 acres on U.S. 421 in Wilmington on Wednesday for a major expansion of one of their existing industrial projects.
Edgewater Ventures, a commercial real estate investment company, purchased the property next to Wilmington Trade Center for $7.65 million from Invista.
"The acquisition will expand Wilmington Trade Center to 212 acres and is master planned to provide up to 3.3 million square feet of Class A industrial facilities," a news ... Continue Reading
KESSEBÖHMER TO EXPAND IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
September 12, 2023
German Based Manufacturer Breaks Ground on New HQ off U.S. Hwy 421
September 12, 2023 (Wilmington, N.C.) Kesseböhmer, a family-owned metal processor that supplies retail display and kitchen storage solutions to U.S. and international markets, is consolidating and expanding North American operations into a new building in New Hanover County. The company, based in the northern Germany town of Bad Essen, is making a strategic investment in North American markets by basing two operating divisions at ... Continue Reading
FRANCINI INC. TO EXPAND IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
September 6, 2023
Southern California Based Import & Distribution Company will be the First Tenant in the Blue Clay Business Park
September 6, 2023 (Wilmington, N.C.) – Francini Inc., a leading importer and distributor of natural & engineered stone products, has now purchased just under six acres at the newly established Blue Clay Business Park in New Hanover County. The company, based in Southern California and with an existing presence in Wilmington, will add to its regional portfolio and ... Continue Reading
