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Hickory optical connectivity plant expansion

US Conec Ltd., Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina

Hickory optical connectivity plant expansion in Hickory, North Carolina is US Conec Ltd.’s plant for optical connectivity components. Status: announced as of October 22, 2026. US Conec Ltd. announced $150 million and 224 jobs. Primary source: commerce.nc.gov, checked November 12, 2026.

Status
Announced
Announced investment
$150 million
Announced jobs
224
Industry
Electronics
Sheet
NC-49
Revised
November 12, 2026

Status timeline

  1. Announcedcommerce.nc.gov

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Plant facts

CompanyUS Conec Ltd.
PlantHickory optical connectivity plant expansion
LocationHickory, Catawba County, North Carolina
IndustryElectronics
ProductOptical connectivity components
Announced investment$150 millionMore than $149.7 million
Announced jobs224
Last checkedNovember 12, 2026

Sources

  1. NC Commerce: $149 million expansion for US Conec (state release, commerce.nc.gov, checked November 12, 2026)

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