Taiwan-based Everest Textile USA will create 610 jobs with a new manufacturing facility in Rutherford County, according to a news statement released Tuesday afternoon.

The company, which manufactures sports apparel, will invest nearly $19 million over five years at the facility in Forest City. It has plans to hire operators, supervisors and an administrative team.

According to the press release, the facility will contribute nearly $15.8 million annual payroll impact to the local economy.

“Everest positions itself as one of the leading global enterprises and commits to contribute to human society by providing innovative, environmentally friendly and comfortable textile products to the industry and consumers,” said Scott Chen, Everest’s corporate vice president, in a statement. “There is still a long way for us to go and your continuous support is essential. Trust we will all work together to make it happen.”

North Carolina’s Economic Investment Committee awarded a Job Development Investment Grant to Everest, allowing the company to receive over $3 million in total reimbursements.

Should the company meet its incremental job creation and investment target goals, it will receive the payments in annual installations over 12 years.

“North Carolina’s outstanding business climate offers great advantages to global manufacturers such as Everest Textiles,” said Gov. Pat McCrory in a release. “We are thrilled that this innovation-based textile company has selected our state and its tradition of high-quality manufacturing to build its presence in the Americas.”

This will be the first time Everest produces outside of Asia. Its buyers include companies such as Nike, Columbia and Patagonia.