Procter & Gamble expands with $110M investment and 46 jobs
Greensboro, N.C. – The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company, known as Procter & Gamble, will expand its manufacturing facility located at Swing Rd, Greensboro by 80,000 sq ft. creating an additional 46 jobs. The company plans to invest $110 million for this expansion.
“Procter & Gamble is a household name and the company is highly respected globally,” said Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan. “This expansion is a prime opportunity for Greensboro and Guilford County to add quality jobs as we enhance our advanced manufacturing portfolio.”
“This announcement is another example of a manufacturer finding success in Greensboro/Guilford County and deciding to expand their operations here, “ said Anita Bachmann, chair of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “Procter & Gamble’s decision proves our strong workforce makes our community one of the best places to do business.”
“We are excited to expand our operations in Greensboro, in order to better meet demand for our products and serve our consumers,” said Plant Manager, Elke Feierabend. “We are grateful to the Greensboro community for their continued support, and we look forward to many years of partnership and growth.”
The Guilford County Economic Development Alliance, consisting of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce and High Point Economic Development Corporation, worked together with the City of Greensboro, Guilford County, Guilford Technical Community College, the Guilford County Workforce Development Board, Duke Energy, Piedmont Natural Gas, North Carolina Department of Commerce, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, in securing Procter & Gamble’s investment in Guilford County.
About the Greensboro Chamber
The Greensboro Chamber of Commerce is the largest business organization in the community serving more than 1,000 member businesses through programming designed to help them succeed and grow. A partner in the Guilford County Economic Development Alliance, the Chamber also serves as Greensboro’s primary economic development organization, with special emphasis placed on community and entrepreneurial advancement through Action Greensboro and Launch Greensboro.