CertainTeed Corporation announced an expansion of its Fiber Cement Plant in Wilkesboro in 2011, creating 29 jobs and investing $2.7 million. The facility manufactures fiber cement siding, panels, trim, and other exterior building products used in residential and commercial construction. The investment enhanced the plant’s manufacturing capabilities and supported continued growth in Wilkes County’s building products sector. The project reinforced the community’s strength in advanced manufacturing and construction-related industries while creating new employment opportunities for local residents.