North Carolina Railroad Company invests $600,000 to spur new jobs in Sanford

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    "title": "North Carolina Railroad Company invests $600,000 to spur new jobs in Sanford - American Journal of Transportation",
    "excerpt": "posted by AJOT | Aug 06 2026 at 11:42 AM | Intermodal The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) will invest up to $600,000 to build critical rail infrastructure for STERIS plc , a global healthcare leader, which plans to locate a new Chemistries Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Sanford, North Carolina. STERIS’s project in Lee County will include more than $600 million in capital investment and will create at least 335 full-time jobs with a median salary of $68,704. “The North Carolina Railroad helps ensure communities have the infrastructure and support needed to attract new business. We’re proud to lay the foundation for job creation and long-term economic momentum in Lee County and across the state” said Carl Warren, President and CEO, North Carolina Railroad Company. Founded in 1985, STERIS has established itself as a global leader in products and services that support patient care with a focus on infection prevention. STERIS operates in more than 35 countries, employing more than 18,000 people at approximately 250 locations. Through NCRR Invests, the North Carolina Railroad Company uses private revenue, not taxpayer dollars, to fund rail projects that attract new employers and expand existing industry to keep North Carolina competitive. Since its launch in 2016, NCRR Invests has funded rail-related improvements worth more than $18 million and helped generate more...",
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