RALEIGH, (SGRToday.com) - Get ready, Oxford. Shalag US's expansion of its production facility will bring 40 new jobs to the Granville County town over the next three years as part of the company's $16 mlllion investment.

The average salary is pegged at more than $35,000.

Shalag US is the North American division of Shalag Industries Ltd., an Israel-based company that produces non-woven materials, for the hygienic and wipes markets, according to an announcement from Gov. Pat McCrory's office.

Seventy-four people are currently employed at the facility.
 
The main factor in the Oxford plant expansion is the company's objective to increase its range of products and reach more customers.  The current plant will be enlarged and  specialized equipment added for an additional production line. This enhancement will raise the efficiency of production and work processes, both on the additional manufacturing line as well as on existing lines.  

The project was made possible in part by a performance-based grant from the One North Carolina Fund of up to $100,000.