Caterpillar invests $1B in Sanford expansion

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    "title": "Caterpillar invests $1B in Sanford expansion - Carolina Journal",
    "excerpt": "Caterpillar Inc. plans to invest approximately $1 billion to expand its manufacturing operations in Sanford, in Lee County. The company, which is one of Lee County’s largest employers, has already hired at least 600 workers this year and employs about 2,000 people at its existing Sanford location. They plan to build an additional facility to increase production of compact track loaders and telehandlers, according to WRAL. “Caterpillar’s billion-dollar investment in North Carolina is putting down even deeper roots in Sanford,” North Carolina Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley said in a statement. “Their investment is a powerful reflection of the manufacturing excellence, innovation, and opportunity that have become synonymous with North Carolina.” Caterpillar is evaluating the purchase of Regional Crossroads Park, a 500-acre site off US 1, north of US 421, according to WRAL. The investment is expected to be one of the largest corporate investments in Lee County’s history. “As demand for compact equipment continues to increase, we’re investing to better serve this growing segment of customers,” Caterpillar Construction Industries Group President Rod Shurman said in a press release. “This investment is another way we are solving our customers’ toughest challenges by expanding access to the products, solutions and services they need to work more efficiently. We appreciate the...",
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