Governor Josh Stein has announced that AVL Manufacturing, operating as AVL USA, Inc., will establish a new production facility in Charlotte. This move is expected to create over 325 jobs in the region and involves an investment of $56 million in Mecklenburg County.
“North Carolina’s reputation for advanced manufacturing continues to attract great companies like AVL Manufacturing to our state,” stated Governor Stein. He highlighted North Carolina’s significant manufacturing workforce and robust community college system as key resources for companies.
AVL USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Canadian-based AVL Manufacturing headquartered in Hamilton, Ontario, focuses on producing custom industrial enclosures for large standby power generators. These products serve various sectors, including data centers, automotive, construction, and emergency management. The Charlotte facility will be the company’s first U.S.-based operation.
Vince Dicristofaro, president of AVL, expressed enthusiasm about entering the U.S. market via Charlotte. “After considering many markets, we are thrilled that AVL’s entrance into the U.S. market is in Charlotte,” he said. “We didn’t just choose a location; we chose a community.”
Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley emphasized the importance of international investments for North Carolina’s economy and noted the confidence AVL has shown by choosing Charlotte for its new facility.
The project will benefit from a performance-based grant of $100,000 from the One North Carolina Fund tied to creating 122 jobs with an average salary of $90,088—higher than Mecklenburg County’s current average wage of $86,830.
Representative Terry Brown Jr. welcomed AVL to the area: “These new jobs and the company’s capital investment will also bring greater economic success to our community.” Senator DeAndrea Salvador praised the collaborative efforts that helped secure this project for North Carolina.
Several partners contributed to bringing this project to fruition including local government entities and educational institutions such as the North Carolina Community College System.
