Governor Pat McCrory and North Carolina Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker announced Tuesday that HSM will be expanding its manufacturing operation in Catawba County. The company plans to create 162 new jobs and invest more than $3.3 million over the next three years in Hickory and Conover. Ron Leitch was the developer on this project for the N.C. Department of Commerce.
“It’s always encouraging to see companies with roots as deep as HSM reinvest in our state,” said Governor McCrory. “Their commitment to innovative manufacturing and job creation will contribute to strong economic growth in Catawba County and across the entire state of North Carolina.”
HSM, the new name of Hickory Springs, is a private, family-owned company, which employs 1,494 people in North Carolina. HSM has evolved from a components supplier into a global manufacturer of integrated solutions and components for the transportation, furniture, bedding and a growing number of diversified markets. The company will be investing in innovation with the launch of its new Corporate Innovation and Research Center and Foam Technical Center developing new products in new and existing markets.
“Governor McCrory and I are working together to ensure that we’re addressing the needs of our state’s existing manufacturers,” said Secretary Sharon Decker. “Companies like HSM know our state has the highly-skilled workforce needed to compete in a global economy.” Read more.