SURRY COUNTY, N.C. — One of the United States' largest manufacturers of cotton swabs is opening a facility in Mt. Airy.
Texwipe's $4.5 million investment in Surry County will create 33 new jobs in the area, Gov. Roy Cooper announced. Headquartered in Kernersville, the initiative is said to be a plus during the pandemic. The company produces contamination control supplies and critical cleaning products.
“Texwipe is an important part of our life sciences supply chain, and the company’s expansion brings exciting benefits on several levels,” said North Carolina Commerce Secretary Anthony M. Copeland. “North Carolina’s many advantages as a business destination support the success of innovation-minded manufacturers as they embrace expanded market opportunities.”
A performance-based grant of $75,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will help facilitate Texwipe’s expansion. The One NC Fund provides financial assistance to local governments to help attract economic investment and to create jobs. Companies receive no money upfront and must meet job creation and capital investment targets to qualify for payment.
The average annual salary for all new positions will vary creating a payroll impact of more than $1.2 million per year. Surry County’s overall average annual wage is $37,222.