North Cove bottles, markets and distributes spring water and naturally flavored water beverages to regional and national retailers. North Cove is entering a joint venture with Able Rebuilders to expand water production by adding another bottling line at the existing Marion facility.

North Cove will get a $310,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. “North Carolina’s business-friendly policies and highly skilled workforce remain attractive to growing companies looking for the ideal location to expand,” said Gov. Beverly Perdue.

“The state of North Carolina is obviously very special to us, providing the natural resources for us to be able to bring our products to market,” said Chris Mencis, president of North Cove Springs. “It is also a special place to live and work. With this grant from the One NC Fund, we’re excited to be in a position to be able to contribute positively back to the economy.”