Yeadon Fabric Domes to Establish New Manufacturing Facility in Fayetteville, Creating 72 Jobs
Fayetteville is set to welcome a significant economic boost as Yeadon Fabric Domes, LLC, a prominent manufacturer of air-supported structures, plans to establish a new manufacturing site in the area. The project will bring 72 new jobs to Cumberland County, with the company investing $4.6 million in a new facility.
Governor Josh Stein expressed enthusiasm about the development, stating, “We are delighted to welcome Yeadon Fabric Domes to Cumberland County. Our manufacturing leadership and textile legacy woven with our strategic location and excellent quality of life will continue to attract innovative, global companies to our great state.”
Yeadon Fabric Domes specializes in designing and producing climate-controlled domed structures, catering to diverse applications from sports venues to swimming pools. The company, with installations in over 30 countries, including for professional sports teams and universities like the University of Pennsylvania and Marquette University, is headquartered in Minnesota. The new Fayetteville facility, set to be a 50,000-square-foot space at the Fayetteville Regional Airport, will feature Yeadon’s own 72-foot-tall domed structure, enhancing their manufacturing capabilities.
Matt Mejia, CEO of Yeadon Fabric Domes, shared his excitement about the expansion: “Yeadon Domes is thrilled to be expanding our operations to Fayetteville. Throughout the process, it has become clear that Fayetteville is the perfect place to build our manufacturing facility, and to continue producing world-class air-supported domes. We’re grateful for the support of Governor Stein, and our many partners throughout North Carolina. We look forward to joining the community and expanding Yeadon’s 55-year legacy in Cumberland County.”
According to N.C. Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley, North Carolina provides an attractive business environment. He stated, “North Carolina is one of the fastest growing states in the nation as it continues to be recognized as the top state to do business in America. Yeadon Fabric Domes will benefit from a friendly business environment, a world-class workforce, and a rewarding lifestyle in Cumberland County, and we believe they will find great success here.”
The new positions at Yeadon Fabric Domes come with an average annual salary of $47,734, which surpasses the current average salary in Cumberland County of $47,175. This initiative could contribute more than $3.4 million annually in payroll impact for the region.
To support Yeadon’s move to Cumberland County, a performance-based grant of $225,000 from the One North Carolina Fund will be provided. This fund assists local governments in attracting economic investment and job creation by offering financial support. Companies need to meet job creation and capital investment goals to qualify for these funds, with no payments made until conditions are satisfied.
N.C. Senator Val Applewhite acknowledged the strategic advantages, stating, “We welcome Yeadon Fabric Domes and its investment to our region. They will greatly benefit from our transitioning military families which offer a uniquely skilled and prepared workforce that a company of this impact will need.”
N.C. Representative Diane Wheatley also praised the collaboration efforts that brought Yeadon to Fayetteville: “This is a great win for Cumberland County and the entire state. We extend our sincere appreciation to the partnership of state and local officials and the economic development professionals that supported Yeadon Fabric Domes in making its next home in Fayetteville.”
The project has been supported by several key partners, including the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, the North Carolina General Assembly, North Carolina Community College System, Cumberland County, the City of Fayetteville, and the Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation.
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