"This state-of-the-art factory will be a catalyst for change in Paulsboro and the surrounding area, creating much needed construction, manufacturing and supply chain jobs for many decades," said Lee Laurendeau, CEO of EEW-American Offshore Structures, in a joint statement with the governor's office Dec. 21. "Along with the New Jersey Wind Port, the Paulsboro monopile factory will secure New Jersey's position as the manufacturing epicenter of the emerging Offshore Wind Industry. EEW would like to thank the Governor and Ørsted for their commitment and support in enabling this exciting opportunity for South Jersey."