Dome manufacturer to create 72 new jobs, invest $4.6M in Fayetteville for manufacturing facility

By Staff Report, posted Mar 18, 2025 on BizFayetteville.com

Photo courtesy of FCEDC and Yeadon Fabric Domes

Yeadon Fabric Domes, LLC, a manufacturer of air supported structures, will create 72 new jobs in Cumberland County. The company will invest $4.6 million to build a manufacturing facility in Fayetteville.

Formerly known as “Project Crossfit,” the announcement of this business’s investment in Fayetteville follows a positive response from the City and County which both approved grant funding to support the recruitment of this company. Paid in annual installments over five years, the company is set to receive a total of $63,948 from the City and $88,170 from the County.

Yeadon Fabric Domes is a leading designer and manufacturer of climate-controlled domed structures. From professional sports to swimming pools, the company’s air-supported facilities provide large, open spaces for a variety of sporting venues and applications. Yeadon Fabric Domes have been installed in more than 30 countries for customers including several professional football teams, University of Pennsylvania and Marquette University. Headquartered in Minnesota, Yeadon will build its own 72-foot-tall domed structure in a 50,000-square-foot space production site at the Fayetteville Regional Airport, adding more manufacturing capacity and service space for its operations.

“Yeadon Domes is thrilled to be expanding our operations to Fayetteville,” said Matt Mejia, CEO of Yeadon Fabric Domes, in a press release. “Throughout the process, it has become clear that Fayetteville is the perfect place to build our manufacturing facility, and to continue producing world-class air-supported domes. We’re grateful for the support of Governor Stein, and our many partners throughout North Carolina. We look forward to joining the community and expanding Yeadon’s 55-year legacy in Cumberland County.”

The average annual salary for new positions with the company will be $47,734, exceeding the Cumberland County average of $47,175. These new jobs could create a potential annual payroll impact of more than $3.4 million.

Governor Stein announced today that the State has awarded the company a One NC grant of $225,000. Along with this, the North Carolina Community College System has provided Customized Training Value to assist with workforce training and development.

“Cumberland County is excited to welcome Yeadon Fabric Domes,” said Board of Commissioners Chairman Kirk deViere in a press release. “This project will not only create high-quality jobs for our residents but also strengthen our position as a hub for innovative manufacturing. We are proud to support this project and look forward to the positive impact it will have on our local economy, workforce and future growth. By investing in businesses like Yeadon Fabric Domes, we are building a brighter, more prosperous future for Cumberland County.”

In addition to the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, other key partners in this project include the North Carolina General Assembly, North Carolina Community College System, Cumberland County, the City of Fayetteville and the Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation.

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