US Conec to Invest $149.7 Million in Hickory, North Carolina Expansion, Creating 224 Jobs

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced on October 22 that US Conec, a maker of fiber optic connectivity components, will invest $149.7 million to expand in Hickory, creating 224 new jobs.

A new facility in Fairgrove Business Park

The project includes a new facility of about 221,000 square feet for manufacturing, R&D, administration and distribution in Hickory’s Fairgrove Business Park, with completion and hiring expected by the end of 2030.

Advanced computing demand

The expansion will help meet growing demand driven by deployments of advanced computing infrastructure. New roles include engineers, operators, technicians and support staff.

Investing in the team

Tracey Horton, president of US Conec said:

“The expansion will create highly skilled jobs, enhance US Conec’s manufacturing capabilities in Catawba County and help meet growing demand driven by deployments of advanced computing infrastructure.”