Eaton to expand Nash County factory, will bring new jobs and millions in investment

NASH COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- Global power management company, Eaton, is expanding its aerospace components factory in Nash County.

They'll bring 30 new jobs and a $6.8 million investment to the Town of Middlesex.

Governor Stein praised the move as a reaffirmation of North Carolina's standing in the aerospace sector.

The new project will add 40,000 thousand square feet to the manufacturing plant and establish a distribution center for hose products and components that'll support Eaton's customers around the world.

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