卡特彼勒拟10亿美元扩建桑福德工厂 新增至少1950个岗位
北卡罗来纳州桑福德——工程机械巨头卡特彼勒（Caterpillar）计划投资10亿美元扩建其位于北卡罗来纳州桑福德的工厂，并新增至少1950个工作岗位。据Area Development 10月3日报道，这一扩建计划将成为该地区近年来最大的制造业投资项目之一。
桑福德工厂是卡特彼勒在美国东南部的重要生产基地。扩建后，工厂产能将大幅提升，新增岗位涵盖生产、工程技术与管理等多个领域。李县（Lee County）官员表示，该项目将为当地经济带来深远影响，从供应链到房地产都将受益。
北卡罗来纳州近年来在吸引制造业投资方面表现抢眼，相对低廉的运营成本、完善的交通网络与劳动力资源是重要吸引力。州商务部门表示，将为卡特彼勒的扩建提供相应的激励政策支持。
当地社区对扩建计划普遍表示欢迎，认为这将为年轻人提供更多留在家乡就业的机会。项目具体开工与投产时间表将在后续公布。
Caterpillar Plans $1 Billion Expansion of Sanford Plant, Adding at Least 1,950 Jobs
SANFORD, N.C. — Heavy equipment giant Caterpillar plans to invest $1 billion expanding its Sanford, North Carolina plant, creating at least 1,950 new jobs, Area Development reported on Oct. 3. The project ranks among the largest manufacturing investments in the region in recent years.
The Sanford facility is a key Caterpillar production base in the Southeast. The expansion will significantly boost capacity, with new positions spanning production, engineering and management. Lee County officials said the project will have far-reaching effects on the local economy, from supply chains to real estate.
North Carolina has been a standout in attracting manufacturing investment, thanks to competitive operating costs, strong transportation networks and workforce resources. The state commerce department said incentive support will back the expansion.
The local community has broadly welcomed the plan, seeing it as a chance for young people to build careers close to home. Construction and production timelines will be announced later.
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