New Jobs for North Carolina

Husqvarna to Add New Headquarters and 160 Jobs in Charlotte
Husqvarna, a global leader in outdoor power equipment, will double its Charlotte workforce with the opening of a new North American headquarters. Husqvarna plans to add 160 workers over the next three years and invest $2.75 million in the project.
“This decision by a top international company such as Husqvarna shows what trade magazines have long said – that Charlotte is among the nation’s best places to live and do business,” Perdue said. “I will continue working aggressively to create opportunities across the state that put our people to work.”
Husqvarna is based in Sweden and employs more than 15,000 workers in 42 countries. It is the world’s largest producer of chainsaws, lawn mowers and other gas-powered garden equipment such as trimmers and leaf blowers. Its products are sold in North America under many brand names including Husqvarna, Poulan, PoulanPro, Weed Eater, Dixon, Gardena and Jonsered.
The company plans to consolidate its Consumer Outdoor Products subsidiary currently headquartered in Augusta, Ga., with its Professional Products headquarters in Charlotte to form one North American headquarters in Charlotte. While salaries will vary by job type, the overall average annual wage for the 160 new jobs will be $79,453, not including benefits. That is significantly higher than the Mecklenburg County average of $48,776.
Under the terms of the JDIG, the company is eligible to receive a grant equal to 55 percent of the state personal income withholding taxes derived from the creation of new jobs for each of the nine years in which the company meets annual performance targets. If Husqvarna meets the targets called for under the agreement and sustains them for nine years, the JDIG could yield as much as $2.5 million in maximum benefits for the company.
For more information about Husqvarna, including job opportunities, visit www.husqvarna.com and click on “Husqvarna Group” at the top of the page.




Source: Office of Governor Bev Perdue