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Gov. Josh Stein announces a $11 million expansion for BSH in New Bern
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — Governor Josh Stein announced that BSH Home Appliances Corporation (BSH) will be adding 199 new jobs in Craven County.
The company will invest more than $11 million to expand its New Bern facility into a hub for all U.S. innovation and manufacturing.
'When globally known companies like BSH choose North Carolina for an expansion, it confirms the strength of our workforce,' Governor Josh Stein. 'North Carolina has the largest manufacturing workforce in the southeast, and we look forward to BSH's pioneering production that will create more good jobs and growth opportunities for Craven County.'
BSH's headquarters is in Munich, Germany, with its North American headquarters in California. This development in New Bern highlights the expansion of U.S. production and development, creating a central hub for cooking and dishwashing research, innovation and manufacturing, along with distribution and customer support for the U.S.
'We've been proud members of the New Bern community for over 25 years, and we look forward to further strengthening our contributions to the city and region with this important expansion,' Chief Technology Officer of BSH Region North America, Andy MacLaren said.
The annual average salary for the new positions in New Bern will be $60,779, which exceeds Craven County's average of $48,770. This could create an annual payroll impact of more than $12 million for the region.
'This expansion is a welcomed addition to Craven County and the entire state,' Senator Bob Brinson said. 'The people of eastern North Carolina are well-equipped for these new, good-paying jobs, and we're ready to support the company's next phase of growth.'
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