Wilson Economic Development Council

Welcome to Wilson Economic Development Council

Wilson, North Carolina has a roster of companies that is the envy of many metropolitan areas. Each company has a different set of reasons for selecting, staying and growing in Wilson. All share an enthusiasm for Wilson's pro-business environment, which allows each company to effectively serve regional, national and international markets successfully from this area.

Our goal is to help companies make a site selection, assist with the start-up process and our staff will continue to collaborate with each company to ensure successful operations. Many fine companies have selected Wilson for their manufacturing, distribution, service and sales facilities. We invite you to browse our website and please contact us so that we can discuss ways to meet the needs of your company.

Focus on Industry

Wilson, North Carolina has a diverse industry base that includes aerospace, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, building materials, automotive parts, food manufacturing, and plastics.

Facts about Wilson's manufacturing companies that you may not know:

* The new Boeing Dreamliner will have fire protection systems built in Wilson by Kidde Aerospace & Defense.

* The tires for your SUV may come from the Bridgestone-Firestone plant in Wilson.

* The next time you are in a Lowe's Home Improvement Center or a Sprint Mobile phone store, take note of those display cabinets and counters. They were built by Carolina Cabinets in Wilson.

* When you pump that high-dollar gasoline, you may be using a nozzle made at Emco Wheaton in Hackney Industrial Park.

* No breakfast table would be complete without Smithfield bacon - made by Wilson's finest at Smithfield Packing Company.

* And at day's end, when it's time for a long, relaxing bath, just fill that Wilson-made tub with bubbles and wash away the day's worries. Carolina Classic Manufacturing makes fiberglass tubs and showers.

Interested in specific industry information? Contact Kim McClees or Timothy Holsather.

Available Commercial Property - Wilson Corporate Park

You owe it to yourself and your company to find out why Wilson Corporate Park is such an attractive, profitable manufacturing location. The 500-acre Wilson Corporate Park is adjacent to Interstate 95 – halfway between New York and Florida and at the center of manufacturing in the USA.

The Park facility has all the services and attributes you would find in a metropolitan area and it’s affordable. Purdue Pharmaceuticals, Stock Window & Door, Livedo, Cott Beverages, Merck Pharmaceuticals, and Sandoz all call Wilson Corporate Park home. Read more..

Buildings and Industrial Sites

Wilson offers locations and buildings ideal for manufacturing and distribution. Its location in the southeast United States is ideal for serving the majority of North America’s largest cities and major corporations.

Three great examples of buildings available in Wilson, North Carolina:

120,000 square feet

105,850 square feet

These buildings have been used for light manufacturing, warehousing, assembly and distribution. Each of these buildings are equipped with air conditioned office space, sprinkler systems, drive-in and dock doors, and are available for lease or sale. Find out more..

Merck, Firestone, Kidde Aerospace, Livedo, Purdue, Cott, Sandoz ...

Wilson, North Carolina has a roster of companies that is the envy of many metropolitan areas. Each has a different set of reasons for selecting Wilson, staying and growing here. All share an enthusiasm for Wilson's pro-business environment, which allows their companies - in many different ways - to effectively serve regional, national and international markets so successfully.

For a complete list of Wilson’s manufacturing companies download Wilson’s Manufacturers Directory.

Wilson North Carolina a premier location in the southeast United States for manufacturing, distribution and warehousing.

Distribution, Manufacturing, Assembly

Wilson, North Carolina has a great inventory of existing buildings. From 10,000 to over 200,000 square feet, Wilson has buildings to meet distribution, manufacturing and warehousing needs. For further information on any of the following building, follow this link:

10,800 square feet 67,000 square feet

10,800 square feet 104,000 square feet

24,000 square feet
106,000 square feet

40,000 square feet
190,000 square feet

42,000 square feet
200,000 square feet

WEDC is very active in building to suit your needs. Let us know what you are needing and we will work with you to put together an aggressive solution to meet your needs.

Woodard Parkway

An 830 acre site suitable for all types of manufacturing operations is available in Wilson, North Carolina. Major features include: halfway between New York and Florida with excellent access to Interstate 95; labor force of 135,000+ within a 30 minute commute; 150 miles from four seaports; infrastructure in place and ready to build. For a brochure on Woodard Parkway click here.

Please explore our Web Site. If you have any further questions you can use this "Ask Us More" form.