Clocking In: Voices of NC Manufacturing

The Manufacturing Solutions Center has grown to be a primer business incubator host.

With its roots in hosiery and furniture development and testing, the Manufacturing Solutions Center is part of Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, NC, working to have a positive economic impact on their community, the region, and the entire country. The organization works with traditional manufacturers and manufacturing start-ups, helping to solve problems and move companies forward. The mission of the Manufacturing Solutions Center is to help US manufacturers develop and grow their businesses. Over the last ten years, MSC has served over 3,200 customers nationwide and has helped create or retain 234 jobs, generating $24 million in sales and $1.3 million in cost savings. The Manufacturing Solutions Center is a long-time program member of the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (or NCMEP) network.

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Greenhill Anti-Ballistics Corporation looks to revolutionize how we think about blunt force trauma prevention.

In today’s fast-paced world, innovation is the key to success. Companies and individuals constantly seek new ways to disrupt the status quo and create breakthroughs. One of these breakthroughs is the Force Disruption Platform. The Force Disruption Platform is a powerful tool to drastically reduce the impact of blunt force trauma on the head and body.

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As Emerging Technology Institute grows, the organization remains committed to helping its community flourish with them.

From a simple request to creating a drone testing center, James Freeman has built the Emerging Technology Institute in Red Springs, North Carolina. Despite airspace restrictions, Freeman’s vision has flourished into a development center with a mission to improve the community. What began as one man’s mission is now a full-fledged technology research testing center.

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After three generations the Burlington-based electrical supply organization Southland Electrical continues to flourish.

Generational business refers to passing down a business from one generation to the next. This tradition has been prevalent for centuries, with family businesses as the backbone of economies worldwide.

Southland Electrical Supply Company is a second-generation family-owned business based in Burlington, North Carolina, founded in 1987. Southland distributes, rebuilds and customizes electrical supply products. Southland takes pride in delivering quality service and dependable products through six regional offices throughout the southeastern United States.

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Carolina Utility Customer Association (CUCA) provides a platform for customers to voice their concerns and works towards ensuring fair and affordable utility rates.

Manufacturing facilities require a significant amount of energy to operate, from lighting and heating to powering machinery. These utility bills can add up quickly and significantly impact the cost of the products being produced. But did you know there’s representation for North Carolina manufacturers who fall victim to unnecessary utility fees and charges?

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Concord, NC manufacturer is making waves in the advanced manufacturing world.

Have you ever wondered how complex machinery and equipment are built with such precision? The answer lies in the manufacturing of high precision parts. These parts are crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of various industries, from aerospace to medical equipment.

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Davide Varze and Markus Rusznyak tell the story of how they helped transform Wieland Copper’s Pine Hall, NC plant.

What does it take to create a safe and productive workplace? Is it just about having the right equipment and procedures in place or is there something more to it?

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Since 2015, the EDPNC has helped North Carolina win more than 500 recruitment and expansion projects, resulting in 67,000 new jobs and $14 billion in announced new investments across the state.

Economic development has been a driving force behind human progress for centuries. From the first agricultural revolution to the technological advancements of the 21st century, economic development has enabled societies to improve their living standards and promote social welfare.

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Greensboro, NC manufacturer beachBUB has worked to revolutionize beach umbrella safety.

We all consider going to the beach an opportunity for a relaxing experience. Still, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 2,800 beachgoers ended up in the emergency room because of beach umbrella injuries between 2010 and 2018. Our focus in this episode is on a North Carolina business that aims to decrease that number to zero.

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Lillington, NC-based security door manufacturer Boon Edam, strives to make buildings safer with “smart doors.”

There has been a lot of discussion around the cybersecurity of organizations and while cybersecurity should be taken seriously, so should the physical security of your organization. If entryway security isn’t taken seriously, people could easily access sensitive data, cause damage to company property or harm the organization’s workers and patrons.

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