Company leaders mark groundbreaking for 60,000-square-foot manufacturing space in Robeson County

Speakers at a groundbreaking ceremony in Robeson County said a new 60,000-square-foot manufacturing warehouse will expand local employment and contracting opportunities. The speakers praised company leaders for choosing to locate and expand in the community and emphasized the importance of hiring and contracting with local firms. "We wanna see them contract and hire local companies," one speaker said. Another speaker said the expansion will allow the company to "continue to serve industries across the globe from here in our own backyard." Remarks included expressions of gratitude to employees for their work and commitment as part of the celebration of the project.

The discussion at the event focused on economic development benefits rather than formal government action. Speakers framed the project as part of broader private-sector expansions that can create jobs and capital investment; they said projects like this produce local ripple effects. No motions, votes, or formal approvals were recorded in the provided transcript segments.