LS Cable & System USA Announces $50 Million Expansion in Tarboro to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing and Energy Infrastructure
LS Cable & System USA, Inc. the U.S.-based subsidiary of South Korea’s LS Cable & System Ltd. (“LS C&S”), has announced a $50 million investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Tarboro, North Carolina. The move underscores the company’s commitment to onshoring advanced manufacturing to the United States, enhancing domestic supply chains, and supporting critical energy infrastructure.
The expansion will add two additional Continuous Catenary Vulcanization (CCV) production lines at the Tarboro facility, significantly increasing the company’s capacity for medium-voltage power distribution cable manufacturing. These new lines are designed to meet growing demand from electric utilities, renewable energy projects, data centers, and industrial customers across North America. The expansion will also create new employment opportunities, increasing the workforce at the facility from 250 to 335 positions.
Support from State and Federal Leaders
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein highlighted the state’s strategic advantages, saying, “This announcement demonstrates LS Cable & System USA’s confidence in North Carolina. We are home to the largest manufacturing workforce in the Southeast and a thriving business environment that makes our state attractive to companies looking to grow. North Carolina is eager to support LS Cable & System as it strengthens the domestic supply chain to energize our nation.”
Lee Lilley, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Commerce, emphasized the broader economic impact, stating, “This project strengthens our state’s advanced manufacturing sector, supports critical energy infrastructure, and creates meaningful opportunities for rural workers and communities.”
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis praised the investment as a step toward supply chain resilience, saying, “By onshoring advanced manufacturing and expanding domestic cable production, LS Cable & System is helping build a more resilient supply chain while creating good-paying jobs in eastern North Carolina.”
Senator Ted Budd added, “LS Cable & System is a fixture of eastern North Carolina’s business community, helping manufacture critical infrastructure our country depends on. Their work strengthens our economy, brings essential industries back to the United States, and creates good-paying jobs for North Carolinians.”
Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) also lauded the investment: “As industrial energy demand surges nationwide, these investments are crucial to building the infrastructure that supports America’s future. LS Cable & System USA’s bold investment reflects a powerful commitment to creating jobs and driving long-term economic growth for Tarboro and beyond.”
Local leaders echoed their support. North Carolina State Senator Kandie Smith remarked, “Investments like this help ensure Tarboro remains competitive, resilient, and positioned for long-term success.” State Representative Shelly Willingham said, “This $50 million expansion in Tarboro is a significant investment in the people and future of Edgecombe County. It will create new jobs for local citizens while strengthening our tax base, resources that help support our schools, infrastructure, and essential services.”
Bob Pike, President of the Carolinas Gateway Partnership, commented on the company’s ongoing regional impact: “LS Cable & System USA continues to achieve strong success in Tarboro and Edgecombe County. This latest expansion investment of $50 million with two new production lines is a testament to their commitment to our region and the growing demand for power distribution cables.”
Tate Mayo, Mayor of the Town of Tarboro, added, “This $50 million expansion by LS Cable & System USA is a tremendous vote of confidence in Tarboro and in the hardworking people of Edgecombe County. This project strengthens our local economy while supporting critical infrastructure across the nation and beyond.”
Leadership Perspective on Growth and Strategy
The expansion aligns with LS Cable & System’s global strategy. Bon-Kyu Koo, President & CEO of LS Cable & System, Ltd., said, “This investment reflects LS Cable & System’s long-term vision to expand our global manufacturing footprint while localizing production in key strategic markets. As electrification, energy transition, and grid modernization accelerate worldwide, we are making disciplined, forward-looking investments to ensure we can reliably support our customers and partners for decades to come.”
Gisu Kim, Regional President of North America, highlighted the strategic importance of the Tarboro expansion: “The Tarboro expansion strengthens our regional manufacturing base, enhances supply chain resilience, and positions us to respond quickly to increasing demand across utilities, renewable energy, and industrial sectors.”
Jeong Hyeon, President & CEO of Gaon Cable Co., the parent company of LSCUS and a subsidiary of LS C&S, added, “By adding new CCV production capacity in Tarboro, we are supporting the reliable delivery of quality power distribution solutions to the North American market.”
Taewon Son, President & CEO of LS Cable & System USA, emphasized the operational impact: “This investment allows LS Cable & System USA to significantly scale our medium-voltage manufacturing capabilities while maintaining the high standards our customers expect. The Tarboro facility has a strong operational foundation, and these new CCV lines will enable us to grow alongside our customers and support critical infrastructure projects across the country.”
Patrick Y. Shim, Managing Director of LS Cable & System, Ltd., reinforced the company’s commitment to the community: “Beyond manufacturing capacity, this expansion represents a continued investment in Edgecombe County and the broader region. We value the partnerships we have built with local leaders, institutions, and the workforce, and we remain committed to being a long-term contributor to economic development and community growth in North Carolina and across the United States.”
Ongoing Investments Across North America
The Tarboro expansion builds on a series of recent strategic investments by LS C&S and its subsidiaries in North America:
- April 2025: LS GreenLink USA, Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of LS C&S, broke ground on LS GreenLink Phase 1 in Chesapeake, Virginia, featuring a 750,000-square-foot advanced cable manufacturing facility, a 660-foot Vertical Continuous Vulcanization (VCV) tower, and a dedicated pier for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) submarine power cable production, creating over 330 jobs.
- December 2025: LS C&S announced an additional investment in Chesapeake, representing the largest capital investment in Hampton Roads history, expected to create roughly 430 jobs and expand capabilities in copper recycling, magnet wire manufacturing, and rare-earth magnet production.
- January 2026: LSCUS announced a logistics center in La Porte, Texas, supporting its growing busduct business across North America.
- January 2026: LS Cable & System Mexico, S.A. de C.V., a Mexico-based subsidiary of LS C&S, announced investment in Querétaro to expand busduct production for AI data centers and large-scale power infrastructure, as well as constructing new automotive cable production lines for internal combustion and electric vehicle platforms.
Impact and Outlook
The Tarboro facility expansion is expected to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen domestic supply chains, and further position LS Cable & System USA as a key supplier of medium-voltage power cables in the U.S. market. LS C&S also plans to continue investing in North America throughout 2026, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to advanced manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and support for the nation’s energy infrastructure.
Through this $50 million expansion, LS Cable & System USA not only reinforces its role as a leader in advanced manufacturing but also contributes meaningfully to local economic growth, job creation, and the modernization of America’s energy network.
About LS Cable & System Ltd.
Founded in 1962, LS Cable & System Ltd. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of power and communication cable solutions. LS C&S employs more than 6,500 people and operates over 40 subsidiaries across 17 countries, delivering advanced technologies that support modern power grids, alternative energy development, and high-performance communications infrastructure.
