Western North Carolina’s robust manufacturing community continues to strengthen with the recent announcement from SELEE Corporation, a division of Porvair plc. As the pioneer in metal filtration technology, SELEE has chosen to expand their production and facilities in Henderson County.
The company has locations in the United States and globally and will invest $7 million in their Hendersonville location including $4.5 million in personal property improvements. This expansion will retain over 110 jobs with an average wage of $70,350, more than 30% above the county-wide average wage.
“The Porvair Board of Directors recognizes SELEE’s Hendersonville location for its continued success and potential growth. Investing in an expansion of this facility will allow us to improve production and retain the over 110 employees here and we are excited to continue giving back to the community that gives so much to us,” said Watt Jackson, President of SELEE. SELEE has been operating in Henderson County for more than 40 years, serving as one of the staples of the manufacturing community.
SELEE pioneered the use of ceramic foam technology in metal filtration. As a result of this commitment to innovation, SELEE remains consistently at the forefront of the latest developments in filtration, melt treatment and transfer processes for molten metals of all types. The company provides critical products supporting the food & beverage, aerospace, and automotive industries.
“Henderson County’s strong economy and thriving manufacturing community can stay prosperous when existing industry like SELEE invest in their growth here. Henderson County supports industry, their employees, and their impact on our economy. We are excited to watch the growth of this impactful company,” said Henderson County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Rebecca McCall.
“While economic development traditionally gets the most attention when new companies choose to locate in our community, the growth of existing industry has proven to be the backbone of our strong manufacturing community. SELEE is one of over ten existing industries in our community recently choosing to grow here. We are excited about how this expansion bolsters our economy and reflects the resiliency of our community,” shared Will Buie, Chair of the Board of Directors for the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development.
This project is being supported with an economic development assistance grant from Henderson County. These incentives provide financial assistance to companies expanding or relocating to Henderson County and are based on job creation and capital investment. Companies receive no money upfront, must meet established targets, and pay taxes before receiving any grant payment.
For more information on SELEE please visit Selee.com. For more information on the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development, please visit hcped.org.
Written by the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development.