Advanced manufacturing also gained traction. Electric vehicle supply chain projects, aerospace components, and industrial machinery operations cited North Carolina’s central East Coast location and multimodal access as key advantages. The state’s port investments—especially at the Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City—supported export-oriented manufacturers, while rail-served industrial parks appealed to companies looking to diversify logistics options beyond trucking.
In 2025, North Carolina remained highly competitive in landing advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and clean energy projects. The state’s life sciences ecosystem, anchored by the Research Triangle and expanding clusters in the Triad and eastern North Carolina, continued to attract pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotech, and medical device investments. Corporate expansions and new facilities reflected confidence in the state’s ability to supply both specialized talent and scalable sites, particularly in biologics, cell and gene therapy, and contract manufacturing.
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