EAS, LLC announces Expansion
November 25, 2025
Environmental Air Systems, LLC Announces Major Expansion in Asheboro NC
Asheboro NC - Environmental Air Systems, LLC (EAS), headquartered in High Point NC has selected Asheboro as a site for a major expansion of its structural assembly operations. This expansion supports the Specialized Volumetric Modular Industry, which serves key markets including pharmaceutical, data, and semiconductor sectors.
Environmental Air Systems (EAS) delivers comprehensive infrastructure solutions by integrating mechanical, electrical and building automation system design. By combining design-assist services, off-site manufacturing, and on-site construction, EAS ensures seamless project execution from concept through completion.
Driven by continued growth and increasing customer demand, EAS identified Asheboro as the ideal location due to its workforce availability, financial viability, and strategic speed-to-market advantages. The company will lease the former Klaussner Furniture facilities at 4402 US Hwy 200 S in Asheboro, now owned by Schwarz Properties, and plans to invest at least $20 million in building renovations, and machinery and equipment.
This expansion of their operations will create 300 new jobs paying average annual wages of $55,133.
Site selection and incentive negotiations were facilitated by Strategic Development Group (SDG) with the assistance of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) and Randolph County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC). EAS qualified for a comprehensive incentive package including:
· $3.289 million from a Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG)
· $500,000 from a Building Reuse Grant (Application Approval Pending)
· $506,000 in local incentives over five years, split between:
o $209,000 from Randolph County
o $297,000 from the City of Asheboro
Local incentives also cover the required 5% match for the Building Reuse Grant.
“Our EAS Leadership team is proud and honored to join the Asheboro community and support its families. We are looking forward to bringing industry back to a fantastic community that has lost several key industry partners over the past few years. Together, EAS and the Asheboro community will build a strong future,” stated Allen Absher, President – EAS Manufacturing.
“This project is another great example of the City of Asheboro working with our partners and the private sector to support job creation and encourage significant investment in Randolph County. It is important to keep in mind that this project was not guaranteed to happen here; there were other jurisdictions that wanted to be making this announcement but due to our relationships, we were able to bring it and the benefits to our community”, stated Mayor David Smith. “I am especially excited that the project revitalizes and modernizes an existing industrial property, making use of infrastructure that is already built and available. By doing so, we are balancing growth in a responsible and efficient manner that doesn’t lead to unplanned sprawl.”
“On behalf of the Randolph County Board of Commissioners, I am pleased to welcome Environmental Air Systems to our community,” said Darrell Frye, Chair of the board. “EAS is a well-established company with a proven track record of success in our region. Their significant financial investment and the creation of 300 high-quality jobs will strengthen our local economy and provide valuable opportunities for our residents. We look forward to a long and prosperous partnership.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome Environmental Air Systems to Randolph County. Their investment and job creation will have a meaningful and lasting impact on our community,” said Crystal Gettys, Business Recruitment Director at RCEDC. “It’s been a privilege to support this project from the beginning and see it come to fruition. I’m also grateful for the strong support from our local government partners, whose collaboration is vital to advancing economic development in our community.”
Alongside the strong support from the City of Asheboro and Randolph County, this project was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, the North Carolina General Assembly, Commerce’s Divisions of Workforce Solutions and Rural Economic Development as well as the North Carolina Community College System, and Randolph Community College.
The Randolph County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) is proud to support this expansion. As a non-profit organization, RCEDC works to attract new businesses and support the growth of existing industries ensuring diverse and high-quality job opportunities for county residents. RCEDC is a proud partner of the North Carolina Core.