The announcement came on Monday.

 

The project was made possible in part by a performance-based grant from the One North Carolina Fund of up to $80,000.

 

In addition to the new jobs, the company plans to expand manufacturing operations and invest $5.5 million over the next three years in Brevard. 

 

“The New Excelsior project demonstrates how investments in critical infrastructure can spur job creation,” said Secretary of Commer Sharon Decker in a news release.  “This will promote Transylvania County as well as Western North Carolina as a hub for manufacturing and attract more businesses from around the world.”

 

In addition to the 80 new jobs, New Excelsior has already hired approximately 50 former plant employees.