A Publication of the Randolph County Economic Development Corporation
March 2024
Pictured: A recent photo of the Toyota site where FTBC will operate.
Another Toyota Supplier Announced in Liberty
Earlier this month, another project was announced to support the Toyota Battery Manufacturing plant in Liberty. This newly formed company, FUJIHATSU & TOYOTSU Battery Components LLC, or FTBC, will manufacture aluminum cases and covers for the battery housings. The new investment from this project will include:
At least $60million in capital investment
At least 133 new jobs at or above the County's average wage
Read more about the project in the press release below.
Stickley Fine Upholstery has announced two new members of its senior leadership team. Read More
Carolina Bronze Sculpture was recently commissioned to create 12 bronze sculptures to honor military members and veterans in Grafton, NJ. Read More
Kennametal has hired a new President and CEO, promoting two internal candidates. Read More
Thomas Built Buses recently delivered its 1000th electric school bus. Read More
Timken was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. Read More
The Town of Liberty recently received approval to improve existing sewer lines and to add additional capacity. Read More
Asheboro City Schools recently received a $30 million capital improvement grant which will be used to renovate South Asheboro Middle School. Read More
Structural Building Solutions Ribbon Cutting
We recently celebrated the ribbon cutting for Structural Building Solutions, a residential construction truss manufacturer, which will bring 129 new jobs and $19.5 million in investment to Randolph County.
The EDC initially started recruiting this project in early 2022, and the project was announced in December of 2022. Now in the Spring of 2024, the building is complete and production will begin in the next few months.
Economic development projects are a years-long process and the celebration at Structural Building Solutions is a testament to the hard work and commitment of Business Recruitment Director Crystal Gettys, EDC Staff, and the rest of our partners.
Pictured: State, Local, EDC, and Company Officials at the Ribbon Cutting
EDC Office Updates
EDC President Kevin Franklin was recently chosen to represent the Piedmont Triad Workforce Development Board at the National Association of Workforce Boards conference in Washington, D.C. Franklin met workforce professionals from across the country and engaged with topics around workforce data, specifically, how communities like ours can better align available information with the skills in our community and the needs of our industries.
Business Recruitment Director Crystal Gettys recently attended the NCEDA Spring Conference, where she networked with peers across the State and gained insight into critical issues and new opportunities in the economic development industry.
Recent Renewals
Thank you to the companies below which recently renewed their support of the EDC and the Randolph Rises campaign. We would especially like to welcome our new investors, Ann Hoover, and Carolina Bronze Sculpture.
If you are interested in becoming a Randolph Rises investor, please click the button below.
