Pcdata USA Publication Looks at Herbalife Expansion in North Carolina

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Recently reported Herbalife Ltd. will expand its manufacturing and IT divisions in Forsyth County, NC, with plans to create 301 new jobs in Winston-Salem by the end of 2018. According to state officials, this latest project is in addition to the 500 jobs that will have been created by the end of 2015. The company also plans to invest an additional $3.5 million into infrastructure and development by the end of next year.

Herbalife currently employs 404 people in Forsyth County who produce a wide range of Herbalife's nutrition and weight-management products. The company plans to further expand its manufacturing operations in Winston-Salem, as well as establish a significant global corporate IT presence. The new jobs will include production staff and information technology staff. "Our newest and largest facility in Winston-Salem is integral to our global growth and we are excited to be embarking on this next phase of investment," said David Pezzullo, Herbalife's executive vice president, worldwide operations. "We are grateful to Governor McCrory and to all those who supported this decision, enabling us to expand our operations in Winston-Salem and make this additional investment in jobs and infrastructure."

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