Cardon Rehabilitation & Medical Equipment to Bring 20 Jobs to Kinston, NC with $4 Million Investment
Kinston, NC – Governor Josh Stein today announced that Cardon Rehabilitation & Medical Equipment USA, LLC, a Canadian manufacturer of customizable powered treatment tables and exercise equipment, will establish its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Kinston, North Carolina. The project represents a $4 million investment and will create 20 new jobs in Lenoir County.
Cardon Rehabilitation & Medical Equipment, celebrating its 50th year in the healthcare equipment industry, chose North Carolina to support its growing U.S. customer base. The company will operate a 60,000-square-foot facility in Kinston, focusing on scaling production and fostering a positive workplace culture.
“North Carolina continues to be a top choice for companies that value innovation, talent, and possibility,” said Governor Stein. “cardon’s investment in Lenoir County is a win for our state’s manufacturing sector and a testament to the strengths of our communities and workforce.”
Mardig Sevadijian, CEO of Cardon Rehabilitation & Medical Equipment USA, LLC, expressed excitement about joining the Kinston community. “We are honored to become part of the kinston community, and we look forward to growing together-toward a future defined by innovation, opportunity, and shared success.”
The new positions will offer an average annual salary of $48,965, aligning with the Lenoir county average of $48,683, and are projected to generate an annual payroll impact of over $979,000 for the region.
The project was facilitated in part by a $60,000 performance-based grant from the One North Carolina Fund,which requires companies to meet job creation and investment targets to receive funding. Local government matching participation is also required.
Local leaders welcomed the announcement. N.C. Senator Bob Brinson stated, “Cardon’s decision to invest in Lenoir County is a strong endorsement of our region’s skilled workforce and business-ready infrastructure.” N.C. Representative chris Humphrey added, ”These new jobs are signs of Lenoir County’s continued progress and potential.”
Key partners in the project included the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina community College System, Lenoir Community College, North Carolina’s Southeast, North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region, Electricities, Lenoir County, and the Lenoir County Development Alliance.
