# John Deere to build $70M excavator factory in Kernersville, North Carolina

John Deere will invest about $70 million to build a new 380,000-square-foot factory in Kernersville, North Carolina, to produce small 6-10 metric ton excavators, adding about 150 jobs.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-05-14
- Where: Kernersville, North Carolina, United States
- Value: $70.0M
- Jobs: 150
- Status: announced
- Products: small excavators (6-10 metric ton)
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [John Deere](https://endata.com/companies/15751.md)

## Sources

- [wxii12.com](https://www.wxii12.com/article/north-carolina-forsyth-county-kernersville-john-deere-product-line/60788505), 2024-05-14: "Kernersville has been an ideal location for John Deere for more than 35 years. We are excited to further invest in our future generation excavator portfolio and grow our engaged team."
- [expansionsolutionsmagazine.com](https://www.expansionsolutionsmagazine.com/john-deere-kernersville-expands-product-line-in-forsyth-county/), 2024-05-14: "Kernersville has been an ideal location for John Deere for more than 35 years. We are excited to further invest in our future generation excavator portfolio and grow our engaged team."

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