US Conec Announces $150 Million Expansion in Hickory, Creating at Least 200 Jobs

Gov. Stein announces $149 Million expansion of US Conec

Special to IFN RALEIGH -- Gov. Josh Stein on Thursday announced that US Conec Ltd., a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-density optical interconnects, will add 224 new jobs in Catawba County. The company will invest more than $149.7 million to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hickory. “North Carolina companies…

US Conec announces $150 million expansion in Hickory, creating at least 200 jobs

The Catawba County Economic Development Corporation said expansion and hiring are expected to be completed by 2030.

US Conec $150M Hickory Expansion Adds 224 Jobs

US Conec plans a $149.7 million Hickory, NC expansion adding 224 jobs by 2030, driven by AI data center demand for optical connectivity.