A textile company opening in Anson County has said it will create 100 jobs.

King Charles Industries, LLC is expected to build a $12.5 million manufacturing site and create the jobs within the next three years, according to a press release from Gov. Pat McCrory’s office.

“North Carolina remains the Southeast’s leading state for manufacturing employment with more than 461,000 jobs,” McCrory said in a statement. “Our manufacturing economy is highly innovative, diversified and competitive at the global level and we are delighted to welcome King Charles Industries to Anson County.”

“King Charles Industries is a joint venture between Taiwan’s Kingwhale Corp. and Hornwood Inc, a 70-year-old North Carolina textile company,” the release said. “Kingwhale, founded in 1992, is a vertically-integrated provider of performance fabric and garments for the global apparel industry. The company was an official garment supplier for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. Lilesville-based Hornwood makes an extensive line of products for buyers in the automotive, apparel, medical and other industries. It employs 350 in North Carolina.”

The company will have several positions open, including operators, shift supervisors, warehouse personnel and more, adding almost $2.8 million in annual salaries to the economy, according to the release.

John E. Skvarla III, state commerce secretary, praised the announcement.

“This announcement shows the broad-base of North Carolina’s manufacturing leadership,” he said. “With its innovation and global nature, King Charles Industries is a 21st century take on one of our state’s traditional manufacturing industries.”

Chuck Horne, president of Hornwood, Inc., is also the chairman of King Charles Industries.

“We are excited about the opportunity to build a new business with the latest in technology in Anson County,” he said. “In addition to the state of North Carolina and Anson County, we owe a special thanks to North Carolina’s Southeast Regional Economic Development Partnership for their assistance.”

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