Category: News
E-65: Building the North Carolina Textile Workforce
Gildan: Whitney Womack
Phil and Whitney discuss Whitney’s journey in HR, how she learns the crucial skills needed for each position, and the importance of educating high school students about the many opportunities in manufacturing and changing the perception there are only “dirty jobs” in manufacturing.
E-64: The SBA is boosting small manufacturers Made in America
U.S. Small Business Administration: Lisa Shimkat, Mike Arriola, Dan Pisché
The conversation highlights the SBA’s renewed, hands-on approach—including plant tours and roundtables—to better understand and serve small manufacturers’ needs nationwide.
MFGCON 2025 Final Wrap
That’s a wrap on #MFGCON2025! Two energizing days of networking, expert insights, and celebrating NC manufacturing excellence.
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Core Technology Awarded the 2025 Developing Markets Leadership Award
coretechnologycorp.com Developing Markets/Economic Development Award The Developing...
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Ketchie Awarded the 2025 Workforce Development Leadership Award
ketchiemeansquality.com Advanced Talent Management/Workforce Development Award The Advanced Talent...
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Bharat Forge Aluminum USA, Inc. Awarded the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Leadership Award
Bharat Forge Aluminum USA, Inc. wins the 2025 Manufacturing Excellence Leadership Award at this year’s MFGCON!
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WE Pack Logistics Awarded the 2025 Continuous Improvement Award
wepack.com Continuous Improvement Award The Continuous Improvement Award is presented to the...
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Fjord, Inc. Awarded the 2025 Innovation in Manufacturing Leadership Award
The selection of the Innovation Award winner will be based on how the company uses innovation to improve their business. We seek evidence that the manufacturer achieved results in specific areas of innovation, such as the commercialization of new products.
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Fibertex Personal Care Corp Awarded the 2025 Sustainability Leadership Award
fibertexpersonalcare.com Sustainable Manufacturing Award The Sustainable Manufacturing Award...
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Equilibar Awarded the 2025 Community Outreach Leadership Award
equilibar.com Community Outreach Award The Community Outreach Award is presented to the...
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North Carolina Named Top State for Manufacturing Competitiveness and Corporate Investment
Site Selection Group announced the 2024 Best States for Manufacturing ranking, and North Carolina...
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Have a Hyper-Local Holiday
It’s been wonderful to see how the “Shop Local” and “Buy Local” messages have become mainstream...
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