JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. announced a significant investment to expand its footprint in North Carolina. A new manufacturing facility will open in Statesville to grow their VPI Quality Windows brand. VPI is the leading provider of high-quality custom windows for multi-family, and commercial applications. The new facility will enable JELD-WEN to better serve its expanding customer base. Statesville was chosen for its geographic location, qualified workforce, and logistical benefits. JELD-WEN will invest approximately $8 million in the Statesville facility and will create up to 235 new jobs at the plant. In addition to opening the facility in Statesville, expected July 1, 2021, JELD-WEN also announced a capacity expansion to its North Wilkesboro plant that will result in additional jobs by summer 2022. JELD-WEN currently employs over 500 people in the state of North Carolina.