Lynddahl Telecom America Inc. (LTA), a duct solutions company for fiber optics installations, will create 54 new jobs in Gaston County, Governor Cooper announced today. The company will invest more than $5.6 million over the next three years to establish its first North American plastic extrusion production site in Belmont at the former Marlatex Corporation facility on Brook Street.

Gaston College received $60 million in the state budget to expand its health science program, which will allow it to train more healthcare workers, college officials say. The $60 million marks North Carolina’s largest community college budget allocation this year, and the largest in Gaston College’s history, say lawmakers.

ShawKwei & Partners (“ShawKwei”), a long-established Asian private equity industrial investor, announces the 100% acquisition of CTL Packaging USA, Inc. (“CTL”). CTL specializes in the production of plastic tubes for the beauty and health industry providing high-quality decorative capabilities and luxury finishing.

Gaston County Manufacturing Week is approaching fast! Don't miss out on our week-long schedule of events. 

The 2023 Gaston County Manufacturing Week Schedule has been released!  

It’s that time again to submit nominations for the 2023 Women Who Rock Awards!

Where have all the workers gone? The question is plaguing everyone from business owners to policymakers to consumers.

The North Carolina Economic Development Association honored its top achievers at its annual conference last month in Wilmington.