Linde to Build $75 Million Air Separation Plant in Northampton County, North Carolina

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced on April 2 that Linde Inc., an industrial gases and engineering company, will invest more than $75 million to build an air separation facility in Garysburg, Northampton County, creating 20 new jobs.

Oxygen, nitrogen and argon

Linde will produce argon, nitrogen and oxygen for use in hospital services, semiconductor manufacturing, battery production and food preservation. The plant will be constructed in the Northampton County Commerce Park and will send products directly to customers.

State support

The new jobs could create an annual payroll impact of more than $1.75 million for the region. A performance-based grant of $60,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will help Linde grow in the state.

Todd Lawson, Vice President, East Region, Linde said:

“Linde is committed to serving the needs of our customers and to grow in the U.S. We chose this location based on its proximity to customers and the support of Northampton County. This new air separation unit will strengthen Linde’s presence in the state and extend our strong merchant gases supply network to increase our ability to reliably serve our customers’ current and future needs.”

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein said:

“I am pleased to welcome Linde to Northampton County.”