Goldhofer Announces $19.5 Million First North American Manufacturing Facility in Hickory, North Carolina

Governor Josh Stein announced on June 30 that Goldhofer Inc., a global manufacturer of heavy transport and airport ground support equipment headquartered in Memmingen, Germany, will invest more than $19.5 million to build its first North American assembly and production facility in Hickory, North Carolina.

80 new jobs in Catawba County

The project will create 80 new jobs in Catawba County and will be built at Trivium Corporate Center.

Heavy trailers and airport ground support equipment

An initial 80,000-square-foot production hall will manufacture heavy-duty mechanical and self-propelled trailers and airport ground support equipment, including towbarless aircraft tractors.

Committing to the U.S. for the long haul

David Weinmann, CEO of Goldhofer Inc., said:

“When we thought about where Goldhofer needs to grow in North America, North Carolina kept rising to the top. Skilled people, solid infrastructure, and a business environment that supports manufacturing. We’re committing to the US for the long haul, and Hickory is where we will start the next chapter.”