EGGER Group, based in St. Johann in Tyrol, Austria, is a leading international wood-based materials manufacturer. Founded in 1961 by Fritz Egger, the family-owned company has 20 production plants with more than 10,000 employees worldwide.
Customers include those in the furniture, wood distribution, building and do-it-yourself industries. EGGER generated consolidated revenues of around $3.23 billion (€2.84 billion) in the 2018-2019 fiscal year.
Investment in Lexington, North Carolina
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Investment description
The EGGER global footprint is already significant and continues to grow. The Lexington, North Carolina, facility in Davidson County is the company’s first manufacturing plant in the U.S. This state-of-the-art particleboard manufacturing facility was created with the best available technology. EGGER’s 19 other facilities are primarily located in Europe (Austria, Germany, France, Great Britain, Poland, Romania, Russia and Turkey) with an additional production site in Argentina, which was acquired in 2017.
The company’s U.S. sales office is located in Lexington, North Carolina.
Lexington, North Carolina is a key location for EGGER as the company works to replicate its European success with American companies. Production began in late 2020. The U.S. sales office, administrative offices, the EGGER Design Center and an apprenticeship training center are also part of the facility.
Why Lexington, North Carolina?
We are well aware of the history of the furniture industry in North Carolina, and want to contribute to the revitalization of the industry in the state. North Carolina’s historical prominence as a furniture-making hub, the wood-material supply and the availability of a skilled labor force are excellent advantages for EGGER’s first entry into the U.S. market.
Lexington, a part of Davidson County, is the heart of the furniture industry, and we are looking forward to leveraging the skills and knowledge of the workforce here to create a workplace that the local community and state will be proud of. The North Carolina production facility has allowed EGGER to tap into the market and become a significant player in the growing U.S. demand for wood-based materials. EGGER’s goal is to replicate its strong market position in Europe and become the leading brand for wood-based solutions in North America.
Environmental Sustainability standards
Sustainable forestry and environmentally friendly production are key concerns for EGGER. We stand for using sustainable forestry methods and raw material wood responsibly. As a wood products company, it is in our best interest to promote the continued use of our forests and to maintain the health of those areas. We are committed to keeping forest land healthy and productive for years to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Impact on the Local Economy
General Information about EGGER’s Investment
What is the business of the EGGER Group?
What products does EGGER offer?
EGGER products are found in many areas of private and public life, including kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, offices, hotels and shops. We manufacture a full range of products for furniture and interior design.
EGGER is the global leader in decorative surfaces using wood-based materials, and has developed a complete range of products and cutting-edge designs. All products are made from the renewable resource wood, making them naturally CO2-neutral and environmentally friendly.
Does EGGER have any other facilities in the United States?
The Lexington, North Carolina, facility is EGGER’s first manufacturing plant in the U.S., a state-of-the-art particleboard manufacturing plant with the best available technology. EGGER also has a distribution center near Detroit, Michigan, which opened in late 2017.
The U.S. sales office, administrative offices, the EGGER Design Center and an apprenticeship training center are also part of the facility.
Other EGGER facilities are located in Europe: Austria, Germany, France, Great Britain, Poland, Romania, Russia, and Turkey. We also have a plant in Argentina.
Employment
How many jobs has EGGER created in North Carolina and will there be more jobs added in the future?
The 15-year development plan began with the creation of 400 jobs with – based on market conditions – an additional 370 jobs in the consecutive phases, for a total of 770 jobs. The multi-phased project has an overall planned investment of $700 million. The first phase of the project included an investment outlay of $500 million for construction of EGGER’s particleboard and thermally fused laminate production facility.
I am interested in working for EGGER, how do I apply?
For the latest information on U.S. job opportunities, please visit our Employment page.
Is there a minimum education level needed to apply for a job at the Lexington, North Carolina, facility?
Education requirements vary by position. EGGER is also pleased to offer apprenticeship opportunitiesas part of the Davidson & Davie Apprenticeship Consortium, in partnership with Davidson-Davie Community College.
EGGER is highly committed to its workforce, and will invest in training and development to ensure ongoing success and growth within the company.
What salary range will be offered at EGGER?
Compensation will vary by position, however, average salaries are significantly higher than Davidson County’s current average annual wage of $27,077, resulting in a competitive advantage aimed at recruiting impressive, qualified candidates to serve at our facility.
Will the company conduct an initial training course as preparation for work in the facility?
As with our other facilities worldwide, EGGER provides a comprehensive training program for all employees so they learn and acquire the skills they will need to work and succeed in this state-of-the-art manufacturing plant. This includes trainings related to occupational health and safety in the workplace.
What can employees at this new facility expect from EGGER as an employer?
EGGER continuously invests in employees and offers fair, stable and long-term employment opportunities. The company greatly values individual development options and offers attractive career opportunities.
EGGER employees report high satisfaction with the workplace provided and are loyal to the company. In the latest employee opinion survey, 80 percent of staff said that they were proud to work for EGGER. Additionally, EGGER offers competitive, market-based salaries, providing a competitive advantage to recruit impressive, qualified candidates and promoting Davidson County as a booming job market.
Impact on the Local Economy
What sort of involvement can the community expect from EGGER?
EGGER is committed to a collaborative, cohesive and transparent relationship with the local community.
At each of EGGER’s 20 manufacturing facility locations, we have the trust and support of the local community. This trust exists not only because of the opportunities and economic benefits EGGER has brought to each region, but because we listen to and address the concerns of the people who live around our facilities worldwide and take into account the local cultural sensitivities and norms.
What does EGGER’s presence in Davidson County mean for the local economy?
The facility contributes to the regional economy through the purchase of wood by-products from sawmills in and around the state, and through work with a range of local suppliers for additional services. EGGER’s presence in Davidson County alos provides training and education for local employees, and business opportunities for local companies.
The 15-year development plan began with the creation of 400 jobs, and – based on market conditions – an additional 370 jobs for the consecutive phases, for a grand total of 770 jobs with a multiplier of 1.5 jobs per job created through EGGER. The facility is expected to grow the state’s economy by an estimated $1 billion.
What are the financial investments being made in this expansion process?
The 15 year multi-phased project has an overall planned investment of $700 million. The first phase of the project included an investment outlay of $500 million for construction of the state of the art particleboard and thermally fused laminates (TFL) production facility, and the creation of 400 jobs.
How does the introduction of EGGER in Lexington, North Carolina, affect the area’s existing manufacturing plants and services?
EGGER is improving upon and providing greater access to the manufacturing offerings that already exist within the region. Its investment in the U.S. provides market diversification in the region and state. The facility contributes to the regional economy through the purchase of wood by-products from sawmills in and around the state, and through work with a range of local suppliers for additional services.
EGGER cooperates with a range of suppliers for its business operations, including transportation, hospitality and more.
I am a vendor in North Carolina, and want to supply goods and services to EGGER. How do I submit this information or sign up to receive requests for proposals (RFPs) from the company?
We are committed to contributing to the local community and economy by working with local suppliers and businesses. If you are interested in working with EGGER, please reach out to moc.regge@xel-ofni .