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News about the N.C. Global TransPark is routinely carried by media outlets throughout Eastern North Carolina in particular, as well as in some outlets across North Carolina. Click on headline below to read selected news releases generated by the N.C. Global TransPark headquarters or other state agencies:
July 13, 2010
LOGISTICS FIRM SIGNS ON AS NEW GTP TENANT
DB Schenker, a logistics service provider headquartered in New York State, has signed a 5-year renewable lease for one-half of a warehouse building at the N.C. Global TransPark (GTP) and expects to eventually fill as many as 40 full-time jobs. Read more...
July 6, 2010
EASTERN NC REPRESENTED AT FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW
A group of private aerospace companies and state agencies are joining forces to represent Eastern North Carolina at the upcoming Farnborough International Air Show later this month. Representatives from North Carolina's Eastern Region, the Global TransPark, Spatial Integrated Systems, and Commerce Overseas Corporation will travel to England to take part in one of the world's largest aerospace events. Read more...
July 1, 2010
SPIRIT OFFICIALLY OPENS FACILITY AT GLOBAL TRANSPARK IN KINSTON
KINSTON, N.C - Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., (NYSE: SPR) the world's largest independent supplier of commercial airplane assemblies and components, today formally opened its new 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Kinston, N.C. The ceremony was hosted by Spirit President and CEO Jeff Turner, and Airbus President and CEO Tom Enders. Other special guests included Governor Beverly Perdue, along with numerous community partners from around the region and state. Read more...
June 16, 2010
GOV. PERDUE ADDRESSED GLOBAL TRANSPARK BOARD MEMBERS
KINSTON, N.C - Gov. Bev Perdue today addressed the board members of the Global TransPark in Kinston, calling on them to develop both short- and long-term strategic plans for the growth and success of the GTP aerospace cluster. "We must seize this opportunity to make the GTP a major job-creating engine for Eastern North Carolina," she said. Read more...
April 30, 2010
SOLAR ENERGIZES GLOBAL TRANSPARK CENTER
The North Carolina Global TransPark (GTP) will soon feed power to the electric grid with the help of ‘green’ energy technology. Greenfield Power, a Charlotte-based solar firm, will install a solar photovoltaic (PV) system at GTP and Progress Energy Carolinas will purchase its entire output to serve the utility’s customers. Read more...
March 12, 2010
GTP RAIL SPUR CONTRACT AWARDED
The N.C. Department of Transportation announced today that Hinkle Contracting Co. of Paris, KY has been awarded a $14.3 million contract to construct a 5.6-mile rail spur into the Global TransPark (GTP). Read more...
February 11, 2010
BRUTON NAMED TO GTP AUTHORITY BOARD
Dr. V. Charles Bruton, Ph.D., of Raleigh has been appointed by Governor Beverly Perdue to board membership of the N.C. Global TransPark Authority. Bruton is the environmental projects manager at the RK&K office in Raleigh. Read more...
November 13, 2009
REP. BUTTERFIELD ANNOUNCES LANDING SYSTEM FUNDING
Congressman G.K. Butterfield came to the N.C. Global TransPark (GTP) on November 15, bringing news of at least $500,000 in funding for the Kinston Regional Jetport and showing his continued interest in the progress of Spirit AeroSystems at the GTP. Read more...
October 13, 2009
PERDUE SPEAKS AT GTP AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
Governor Beverly Perdue visited the N.C. Global TransPark (GTP)in October and expressed her gratitude to the early supporters of the business park for their longstanding loyalty to the GTP. Read more...
October 2 , 2009
GLOBAL TRANSPARK RECEIVES BUSINESS RECRUITMENT AWARD
The North Carolina Global TransPark (GTP) and its various business recruitment partners have been recognized by a noted business magazine for efforts in attracting Spirit AeroSystems to the GTP. Read more...
September 16, 2009
SPIRIT GIVES PROGRESS REPORT TO LOCAL MEDIA
Spirit AeroSystems, the world's largest independent supplier of commercial airplane assemblies and components, today provided a progress update and media tour at its new 500,000 square foot facility under construction at the Global TransPark. Read more...
August 27, 2009
SENATOR RICHARD BURR VISITS GTP TENANTS
U.S. Senator Richard Burr stopped at the Global TransPark on Thursday to visit with GTP tenants Spirit AeroSystems and Spatial Integrated Systems, as well as leadership and management from the GTP. Read more...
June 18 , 2009
RAIL ACCESS COMING TO THE GLOBAL TRANSPARK
Bringing rail transportation into the North Carolina Global TransPark (GTP) has been part of the GTP's master plan for many years. Read more...
May 13, 2009
DR. COURTNEY THORNTON NAMED TO GTP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KINSTON , N.C. -- Dr. Courtney H. Thornton of Durham has been appointed to board membership of the N.C. Global TransPark Authority. Read more...
May 04, 2009
SITE SELECTION NAMES SPIRIT ANNOUNCEMENT A TOP DEAL OF 2008
(NORCROSS, GA) – The decision by Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. to build a plant at the North Carolina Global TransPark (GTP) in Kinston, N.C. has been named one of 2008's top 10 economic development stories in North America by Site Selection magazine. Read more...
December 1, 2008
MARCO POLO COMES HOME
If Spirit was willing, the flesh couldn't be weak: How the Global TransPark lured a major aerospace manufacturer. (Business North Carolina, December, 2008) Read more...
May 14, 2008
(RALEIGH) – Gov. Mike Easley announced today that Spirit AeroSystems Inc., the world’s largest independent supplier of commercial airplane assemblies and components, will open a manufacturing plant at the N.C. Global TransPark in Kinston. Plans call for investment of more than $570.5 million and the creation of 1,031 jobs during the next six years. Read more...
October 26, 2007
One North Carolina Fund Grant Helps West Pharmaceutical Services Expand in Kinston
(Kinston)—West Pharmaceuticals will expand its production plant in Kinston, the first growth at an operation destroyed by fire in 2003 and rebuilt the following year. In an announcement made Friday, West Pharmaceuticals Chairman and Chief Executive Donald Morel said the firm would invest $18.7 in the plant over the next three years. Read more...
September 27, 2007
TransPark Hires New Transportation Director
(Kinston)—The North Carolina Global TransPark has hired a former senior U.S. Navy officer to oversee transportation at the complex just north of Kinston. Read more...
August 9, 2007
Commerce Overseas Corporation Moving to Global TransPark
(Kinston)—North Carolina Governor Mike Easley today announced that Commerce Overseas Corporation (COC), a leading military aviation parts manufacturer and supplier, will move its headquarters from California to the North Carolina Global TransPark (GTP). The move will also include a warehouse, distribution center and manufacturing facility. Read more...
March 19, 2007
TransPark Facility Getting New Name
(Kinston)—The high-tech conference and training facility at the N.C. Global TransPark (GTP) is getting a new name to reflect its key role in the future of the TransPark. Read more...
July 31, 2006
Software Operation Moving to Global TransPark
(Kinston)— A Maryland company specializing in information technologies, engineering services and software solutions for the U.S. Navy and aviation industries will soon open a facility at the North Carolina Global TransPark (GTP), according to an announcement from the N.C. Governor's Office Thursday morning. Read more...
June 20, 2006
GTP Web Site Translated into Chinese
(Kinston)— The N.C. Global TransPark Authority has launched a Chinese translation of its web site today, thanks to help from the newly formed North Carolina China Center. Read more...
