A manufacturer of fencing products will make Columbus County its new home.
Gov. Josh Stein announced that Barrier Fencing Supply Company, which makes aluminum and vinyl fences for residential and commercial markets, will have its headquarters and production facility here, creating 151 jobs. The company said it will invest $15 in Columbus County.
Barrier Fencing Supply Company is a fencing wholesaler and distributor serving clients across the United States. The business began as a fencing installation company, but quickly moved into supplying its own products to customers. The company’s project in Columbus County will enable the company to bring a large portion of its manufacturing activity back to the United States, according to a press release.
“Our aim is to generate employment, assist those in need, and to make a meaningful difference in the community,” said Tony Bowling, CEO for Barrier Fencing Supply Company. “Our goals and progress will be achieved thanks to the state of North Carolina and Columbus County. We are thankful and look forward to this partnership.”
“Making products in the United States strengthens our economy, so it’s great to see Barrier Fencing choose Columbus County for their new manufacturing plant,” said N.C. House Majority Leader Brenden Jones. “We welcome these new jobs and further private-sector investment to our region.”
“Many state, regional, and local partners worked hard behind the scenes to support the Barrier Fencing team during its site selection process,” said N.C. Senator Bill Rabon. “I appreciate this collaborative teamwork very much, and our community looks forward to supporting the company as they establish operations in Columbus County.”
“North Carolina’s southeast region and Columbus County are a terrific place to do business,” said Stein in a press release. “Barrier Fencing’s project brings good jobs and welcome investment there and the company’s decision shows once again that CEOs recognize North Carolina’s advantages as a business location.”
“North Carolina is the number one state for manufacturing in the Southeast, so it’s only natural that Barrier Fencing would choose to expand here,” said Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley. “From our outstanding transportation networks and quality infrastructure to our skilled and available workforce, North Carolina offers everything a manufacturer needs to succeed.”
Although wages will vary depending on the position, the average salary for the new jobs will be $44,114. The current average wage in Columbus County is $44,081.
Barrier Fencing will receive a performance-based grant of $275,000 from the One North Carolina Fund. The OneNC Fund provides financial assistance to local governments to help attract economic investment and to create jobs. Companies receive no money upfront and must meet job creation and capital investment targets to qualify for payment. All OneNC grants require a matching grant from local governments and any award is contingent upon that condition being met.
Partnering with the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina on this project were the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Community College System, the Commerce Department’s Division of Workforce Solutions, North Carolina’s Southeast, Columbus County, and the Columbus County Economic Development Commission.
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