Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that GMAX Industries, Inc., a medical product manufacturer, will establish its first North American production facility in Forsyth County. The company plans to create 36 new jobs and invest $11.4 million in Winston-Salem.
Governor Stein expressed his enthusiasm for the company’s decision: “I welcome GMAX Industries to the best state in the nation to do business,” he said. He emphasized North Carolina’s strong manufacturing reputation, workforce, infrastructure, and supply chain access as key factors supporting the company’s future success.
GMAX Industries is based in New York and specializes in high-quality disposable medical supplies. The company is recognized as a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with over 30 years of experience. It provides products such as medical textiles and single-use OEM components. The new 144,000 square foot facility aims to enhance domestic manufacturing and distribution.
Eric Liu, President and CEO of GMAX Industries, commented on the expansion: “We’re proud to introduce GMAX as a trusted partner in the healthcare supply chain.” He highlighted their focus on delivering reliable medical products while supporting American jobs and healthcare resilience through domestic production.
Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley noted the advantages for companies like GMAX: “Companies like GMAX benefit greatly from North Carolina’s legacy of manufacturing excellence and entrepreneurial spirit,” he stated. He also mentioned North Carolina’s significant manufacturing workforce and history of innovation.
The new positions at GMAX will offer an average annual salary of $66,667, which exceeds Forsyth County’s average salary of $65,319. This could lead to an annual payroll impact exceeding $2.4 million for the area.
To aid in this expansion, a performance-based grant of $75,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will be provided. This fund assists local governments in attracting economic investment by requiring companies to meet job creation and capital investment targets before receiving payment.
Senator Paul A. Lowe Jr., shared his optimism about the development: “This is great news for Forsyth County and the surrounding communities,” he said. He cited the region’s talent pool and favorable manufacturing environment as drivers for economic growth.
Key partners involved in this project include the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, North Carolina General Assembly, North Carolina Community College System, Forsyth Tech Community College, Forsyth County, Greater Winston-Salem Inc., and the City of Winston-Salem.
