Southwire Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at New Facility in Youngsville N.C.
April 15, 2025
In celebration of its grand opening, Southwire held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the company’s new facility in Youngsville, N.C. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Members of the Southwire and Youngsville communities, including county leaders, Southwire customers and Southwire team members and executives, attended the ceremony held at the new facility.
“We are thrilled to open this new, expanded facility, and it was an honor to celebrate with the Youngsville team as we officially cut the ribbon,” said Rich Stinson, Southwire’s president and CEO. “As North America continues to electrify, the work that is happening in Youngsville directly connects to our ability to provide world class solutions and service to our markets and customers. This plant is a strong reflection of our dedication to innovation, to modernization and to our people.”
The state-of-the-art facility will serve as the updated and expanded home for the work previously conducted at Southwire’s former Youngsville location. The footprint of the new building covers three-times the square footage of the former plant, opening the door for continued operational growth.
“We are so excited about the opportunities and resources this facility will provide for our team here in Youngsville,” said Louie Shar, site leader for Southwire’s Youngsville plant. “The enhancements our team members will see in their workspace will allow us to improve our efficiency and further excel in the service we provide to our customers as we continue to grow.”
The ribbon-cutting ceremony highlighted both Southwire’s continued dedication to providing excellent service to its customers and its investment as a major business in the area.
“As I’ve learned more about Southwire, I read about the company’s 75th anniversary and how Southwire came to be in 1950,” said Ryan Preble, interim Franklin County Manager. “We look forward to the next 75 years as we continue to grow our relationship. From our Franklin County Board of Commissioners, thank you for your investment and your commitment to Franklin County.”
The event featured speeches from Preble as well as Southwire executives, a lunch and an opportunity for all attendees to tour the new facility.
