Global Manufacturers choose the Carolinas as U.S. expansion accelerates; Vestian helps guide the shift back to American soil

Charlotte, NC As global supply chains continue to realign, a new wave of foreign manufacturers are making strategic investments across the United States — with the Carolinas emerging as one of the most active expansion corridors for European industry energy costs in Europe, demographic shifts, tariffs, and supply chain uncertainty are all driving a resurgence of advanced manufacturing stateside.

Vestian, a global corporate real estate services firm, is playing a leading role in this transformation, guiding international companies like HEYCO-Werk USA, BHS Corrugated, and BICASA North America as they expand their U.S. footprints. Across North Carolina alone, Vestian has secured a combined 110,000 s/f of office and industrial space across North Carolina. The transactions highlight the continued expansion of advanced manufacturing and technical industries in the region.

“These companies represent a broader trend we’re seeing in real time — the return of industrial and technical manufacturing to the U.S.,” said C.J. Walters, managing director at Vestian. “North Carolina offers an exceptional mix of logistics infrastructure, workforce availability, and cost advantages. For global firms seeking stability and long-term growth, the state has become a clear choice.”

HEYCO-Werk USA, a subsidiary of a privately held German company and a leader in plastic injection and 2-shot molding technology, established operations in the Carolinas to bring production closer to key North American customers. 

BHS Corrugated, which controls roughly 50% of the global corrugated box machine market, continues to grow its U.S. presence with a state-of-the-art experience center in Charlotte — despite softer box sales globally. 

Meanwhile, BICASA North America, a rapidly scaling provider of technical lab furniture, is expanding to serve the growing number of research and life sciences firms relocating operations to the U.S.  

“We knew we needed to be in the U.S. to stay competitive and responsive,” said Daniel Dittmar, president of HEYCO-Werk USA. “Vestian’s team helped us navigate every step — from site selection to build-out — ensuring our new facility aligned perfectly with our technical and operational goals.”

“North Carolina offered the ideal combination of accessibility, infrastructure, and cost,” said Dawn Jacobs, Head of BICASA North America. “Vestian understood our long-term vision and found a space that positions us for continued growth. We look forward to our continued partnership as our footprint evolves.”

These companies’ decisions reflect a powerful macroeconomic shift: as Europe faces high energy costs and demographic decline, and Asia contends with ongoing trade and supply chain volatility, the United States is once again becoming the logical home base for advanced manufacturing.

“This isn’t just about finding space — it’s about helping global enterprises rethink their footprint for the next decade,” said Greg Krysko executive managing director at Vestian. “Vestian is proud to guide that process and help our clients build resilient, future-ready operations in the U.S.”

Together, these transactions underscore Vestian’s expertise in navigating the evolving industrial and office landscape and its growing presence in key U.S. markets such as the Carolinas.