OPW Retail Fueling has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility adjacent to its existing operation on U.S. 70 Business W. in Smithfield, marking a significant expansion in Johnston County for the company.
The new facility will increase OPW’s manufacturing capacity as the company responds to growing customer demand. OPW, a Dover company, manufactures equipment and systems used in retail and commercial fueling, as well as containment and dispensing products.
“Smithfield has been a great home for OPW, and this investment reflects both our confidence in the future and our commitment to the community,” said Greg Kennedy, vice president of operations at OPW. “By expanding our manufacturing footprint, we’re creating the capacity needed to support our customers, strengthen our operations, and position the business for continued growth in the years ahead.”
ARCO Design/Build was selected to oversee the project. ARCO Design/Build, a national design-build construction firm, has a long history of work in Johnston County, where it has completed 22 ground-up projects totaling more than 4.4 million square feet.
