South Raleigh News

Governor Roy Cooper announced today that Attindas Hygiene Partners, a manufacturer of disposable adult incontinence, baby care products, and clinical products, will add 25 new jobs in Pitt County. The company will expand its Greenville operation with an investment of $25.2 million.

“With operations in Europe, Attindas could have expanded anywhere, but they chose Pitt County,” said Governor Cooper. “Attindas knows that eastern North Carolina offers a stellar quality of life, a world-class workforce, and the competitive advantages that make our state the best place for businesses to thrive.”

Attindas is a global leader in developing essential hygiene products for retail and healthcare facilities with employees in Spain, Sweden, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Raleigh, the company is dedicated to creating affordable personal care products that enhance the quality of life for customers around the world while being cost-effective. With America's aging population growing daily, this market has surpassed all expectations in demand. Attindas plans to expand its operational capabilities of manufacturing these hygiene products at its campus in Greenville to attract more retail clientele and reduce importation and outsourcing costs.

“This expansion will help us grow our capabilities, upgrade the physical plant infrastructure and increase our capacity to manufacture more of our essential hygiene products in the U.S. rather than importing them,” said Russ Bennett, Plant Manager at the Attindas Greenville facility. “We are excited to expand our local manufacturing beyond adult incontinence with our first production line dedicated to toddlers and youths. This expansion will not only open new positions to add to our overall headcount of team members but also open opportunities for our current team members to advance their careers within the organization.”

“North Carolina’s reputation for nonwoven manufacturing continues to provide companies with the right ingredients to succeed,” said N.C. Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders. “Attindas has contributed to our diverse manufacturing workforce, including the 35,000 North Carolinians employed in the textile and nonwoven industry; we remain committed to developing talent to help the company achieve even more success.”

While wages will vary by position, the average annual wage of $56,746 exceeds Pitt County's average of $50,937. These new jobs could potentially create an annual payroll impact of more than $1.4 million for the region.

A performance-based grant of $75,000 from the One North Carolina Fund was awarded to Attends Healthcare Products Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Attindas Hygiene Partners. The grant will help facilitate Attindas’ expansion in North Carolina. The One NC Fund provides financial assistance to local governments to help attract economic investment and create jobs. Companies receive no money upfront and must meet job creation and capital investment targets before qualifying for payment. All One NC grants require matching participation from local governments; any award is contingent upon that condition being met.

“Attindas’ investment in Pitt County signals confidence in our flourishing economy and merits operating here,” said N.C Senator Kandie D Smith. “We welcome Attindas to our county and look forward to helping them succeed.”

“We are glad to celebrate Attindas’ expansion here in Greenville,” said N.C Representative Gloristine Brown.” As we celebrate another great win for our community I’d like thank state leaders as well economic development professionals helped this expansion”

In addition North Carolina Department Commerce Economic Development Partnership North Carolina other key partners project include General Assembly Department Transportation East University Community College System Pitt College Biotechnology Center County Development Eastern Alliance Electricities Utilities Commission City Greenville

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