HAMLET — Cavco Industries, Inc. is opening its newest manufacturing facility in Hamlet.
Known as “Cavco of North Carolina,” the 184,000 square-foot-plant will produce homes built under the standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The opening comes approximately seven months after Cavco acquired the facility from Volumetric Building Companies, which used the facility to produce multi-family residential and commercial projects and has since moved that production to their markets in the Northeast. Cavco offered continued employment to previous VBC employees, including management staff, and additional employment opportunities are anticipated to become available with the expansion of its homebuilding production.
“I want to welcome Cavco Industries to Richmond County.” said Chairman Jeff Smart. “We look forward to becoming an integral part of their future as they continue to grow. As Chairman of the commissioners, I would like to thank both VBC & Cavco for including the county throughout this transition.”
“We are excited to welcome Cavco Industries to Richmond County,” said Commissioner Andy Grooms. “We enjoyed a strong partnership with VBC Hamlet and I’m glad to see that relationship transitioning smoothly with Cavco.”
“At Cavco we are intensely driven to provide solutions to the pressing need for affordable homes,” said Bill Boor, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cavco. “The addition of the Hamlet facility to our growing network of 27 plants across the country is a step forward on that path. This has been a great opportunity to quickly bring new capacity online with an in-place and capable workforce. From the beginning, it was a primary objective for both VBC and Cavco that we maintain continuous employment for the people at the facility; and through careful planning and coordination, we have been able to do so. We’re very excited about the important role Hamlet will play in Cavco’s future for many years to come.”
“A few months ago, Martie Butler (Economic Development) and I met with the leadership of VBC & Cavco Industries.” said County Manager Bryan Land. “Both owners assured us the transition from VBC to CAVCO would continue to offer employment opportunities to existing employees. Though things may appear unchanged on the outside, CAVCO and their team have been working tirelessly the last few months, transitioning their team members, up fit the facility with new equipment & adding additional square footage.”
Cavco has distribution points in 48 U.S. states and in Canada, through its 45 retail stores and 27 production plants, while employing over 6,300 people. In fiscal year 2022, the Company delivered over 16,700 homes, provided over $141 million in financing to homebuyers, insured homes for over 63,600 homeowners and provided fast and efficient claims assistance to over 5,600 homeowners. Cavco is the third-largest U.S. builder of manufactured homes, with a 14% share of that market