(The Center Square) – GMAX Industries, maker of medical disposable products in the health care industry, has chosen North Carolina for an $11.4 million production facility.
The Hauppauge, N.Y.-based manufacturer, billing itself as a minority-owned company, will be in Winston-Salem, the company and state officials said Friday. Taxpayers are helping through a $75,000 One North Carolina Fund performance-based grant.
“We’re proud to introduce GMAX as a trusted partner in the health care supply chain,” said Eric Liu, the company president and CEO. “As we expand our U.S. manufacturing capabilities, our focus remains on delivering high-quality, dependable medical products with greater speed, control, and responsiveness. By investing in domestic production, we’re not only strengthening the supply chain but also supporting American jobs and health care resilience.”
The state Commerce Department lauded the average annual salary of $66,667 for 36 new jobs and a $2.4 million annual impact for the region. Economists question incentive deals and comparisons in wages, saying a few executives can skew the averages while a median wage is a better metric.
“Companies like GMAX benefit greatly from North Carolina’s legacy of manufacturing excellence and entrepreneurial spirit,” said Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley. “Our state has the largest manufacturing workforce in the southeastern United States, great partnerships, and a storied history of innovation that continues to take our economy, community, and businesses to new heights.”
