Governor Roy Cooper announced that NexGen Cabinets Inc., a branch of Honsoar International Ltd., will open an assembly and production facility in Duplin County, NC. The facility will produce kitchen and bathroom cabinets for wholesale markets across the Americas, creating over 40 jobs and investing more than $6.7 million into the local economy.
According to the announcement from the Office of the Governor, NexGen Cabinets will use a new 150,000-square-foot facility in Wallace, NC, to assemble and distribute products across the Americas. Governor Cooper highlighted the region’s strong workforce, affordability, and quality of life as key factors in attracting manufacturers. Tom Boyda, COO of NexGen, praised the collaboration with state and local governments in making the project a reality.
The new jobs at NexGen Cabinets are expected to pay an average annual wage of $50,462, higher than the Duplin County average, potentially adding over $2 million to the area's payroll. The company will also receive a performance-based grant of $125,000 from the One North Carolina Fund, which requires meeting job creation and investment goals to qualify for payment.
Local officials, including N.C. Senator Brent Jackson praised Duplin County's location and transport infrastructure as key factors in supporting NexGen's growth. N.C. Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders highlighted the region’s focus on building a strong workforce as a major draw for the company. The project involves collaboration among state and local agencies, community colleges, economic commissions, and energy providers, creating a supportive environment for NexGen's new facility.
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