“This investment will also strengthen trade between Turkey and the United States of America and will be one of the first manufacturing-related direct investments made by a Turkish company into the United States economy.” The governor’s office said the 260 jobs would have an annual economic impact of more than $8.2 million. “It’s a pleasure to see an idle facility come to life again, opening new opportunities for North Carolina’s talented workers,” said Anthony Copeland, the state’s Commerce secretary.