Zurn Industries, a manufacturer of engineered plumbing products, announced today it is expanding its Sanford plant and expects to create 38 jobs over the next three years.
The Erie, Penn.-based company received a $38,000 grant from the One North Carolina fund as part the expansion.
The average wage for the new jobs will be $33,356, plus benefits. That's below the Lee County annual wage of $36,608.
Zurn makes and distributes plumbing products and accessories, including drainage systems, water control products, hydrants and fixtures.
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