• Well diversified employment and manufacturing base.

• No single industry or employer dominates the local economy.

• Nineteen manufacturing operations employing 100 or more workers with five employing 500 or more.

• Primary manufactured goods include: chemicals (pharmaceuticals), textiles, apparel, transportation equipment, machinery, and factored metals.

• Eight manufacturers maintain either corporate or divisional headquarters.

• Three major non-manufacturing employers with 2500 or more employees.

• Three major banks have divisional or corporate headquarters staff located in Greenville.

Pitt County is home to a large group of diverse manufacturers and distributors representing industries in advanced manufacturing to pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The primary goal of the Pitt County Industrial Expansion and Retention program is to help retain and grow nearly 100 existing manufacturing firms located within Pitt County.  

We work hard to stay informed of the latest market-driven needs of our manufacturers and help them respond by communicating all available public resources. We are committed to helping your industry grow.

Source:  Pitt County Development Commission Web site.