Tarheel Plastics will expand its North Carolina operations to create 48 new jobs and increase the tax base in Davie County with an investment of approximately $2.5 to $3.5 million.  
Tarheel Plastics provides injection molding, contract manufacturing, assembly, and logistics solutions.
New jobs will include positions in human resources, accounting, quality control, customer service, material handling, machine operator, maintenance technician, and other manufacturing related jobs. Recruiting is under way and applications are being accepted online at http://tarheelplastics.applicantpro.com/jobs/
According to Craig Ward, vice president of operations, recently awarded contracts are requiring the need for additional equipment and employees. The new facility is needed because the company’s current 110,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Lexington is at capacity with 62 full-time and 8 part-time employees. The Mocksville location will allow for additional expansion as necessary, beyond the 48 new jobs anticipated with this move.
Terry Bralley, president of the Davie County Economic Development Commission said, “Please join us as we welcome Tarheel Plastics to Davie County.  Job creation through innovation and business expansion, particularly for small and medium-size manufacturers, continues to be an important source of job growth for Davie …