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.

Lowe's Home Improvement has set Sept. 8 as the grand opening of its new Sanford store, which will replace the one totaled by the April 16 tornado.
Lowe's Home Improvement will rebuild its Sanford store that was severely damaged by a tornado Saturday evening. The Mooresville-based home improvement company had previously said it was not sure if the store would be rebuilt.
Caterpillar reported stronger fourth-quarter profit and sales, as global economic recovery helps the world's largest maker of mining and construction equipment gain ground.
A beauty products company is planning a $12 million expansion at its Sanford manufacturing operations and expects to add 140 jobs by early next year.
Gov. Bev Perdue is scheduled to make a jobs announcement today at Caterpillar's Sanford plant at 2:15 p.m.
