(RALEIGH) -- A manufacturer of steel and plastic strapping for packaging applications plans to expand its production facility in Sampson County. DuBose Strapping, Inc. will create 34 jobs and invest $10.5 million over the next three years in Clinton.

Gov. Beverly Perdue made the announcement on Tuesday and confirmed that the company is eligible for $138,000 state grant. “One of the best ways to create new jobs in our state is to fuel growth among companies that already call North Carolina home,” said Gov. Perdue. “DuBose Strapping’s decision to expand in Sampson County reaffirms the national rankings North Carolina has received for its strong business climate and top-notch workforce.”

DuBose already employs 93 people in Sampson County. The company plans to install plastic strap manufacturing equipment to expand the company’s product offerings.

“This is just the first phase in our long term plan for growth which we are happy will now take place in North Carolina,” said DuBose CEO Charles DuBose, Jr.