ERIE, PA—Separation-technologies manufacturer Eriez has completed a major expansion to its facility here. The expanded space will support the company's growth initiatives for global research and development, aftermarket repair and testing, and recycling equipment technology.

CLAYTON, NC--Caterpillar plans to add 199 well-paying jobs at its plant here over the next five years. The company will invest $33 million in the plant, which manufactures earth-moving equipment. Caterpillar chose Clayton over sites in Illinois, Japan, Belgium and Brazil--all locations where it has existing manufacturing plants.