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SUMMARY:Furniture Manufacturing Expo
DESCRIPTION:We at Manufacturing Solutions Center would like to personally invite you to be our guest at Furniture Manufacturing Expo 2025!\nUse promo code MSC25 when registering online at FurnitureManufacturingExpo.com for a Complimentary Attendee Registration on us!\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n \n\n  \nShow Highlights:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n100+ Exhibitors\n2-day Education Program\nHappy Hour Reception\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEquipment Demos\nNew Products\nNew Technologies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nProfessionals of all management levels involved in the manufacturing of furniture such as but not limited to:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDesigners\nEngineers\nExecutives\nMachine Operators\nPlant Managers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProcurement Officers\nPurchasing Managers\nQuality Control Managers\nResearch & Development Managers\nSpecifiers
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/furniture-manufacturing-expo/
LOCATION:Hickory Metro Convention Center\, 1960 13th Avenue Drive SE\, Hickory\, NC\, 28602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Developing Your Apparel/Textile Product in the US
DESCRIPTION:Topic\nStart-up Assistance\n \nMany entrepreneurs have ideas for an apparel or textile product\, which can be manufactured domestically. But how do you get started? How do you find a manufacturer that will work with you and what information do you need to effectively work with them? This one-hour webinar presented by the Manufacturing Solutions Center at Catawba Valley Community College provides the basics for how to work with domestic manufacturers and bring your product to life!\n \nZOOM LINK REGISTRATION WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER VERIFIED CLASS REGISTRATION\n \nJoin us for this FREE webinar!\n  \nSpeakers\nTanya Wade\nJeff Neuville\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/developing-your-apparel-textile-product-in-the-us-2/
LOCATION:Webinar via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241115
DTSTAMP:20260408T152029
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SUMMARY:Shima Seiki Holding Knitting Demonstrations at MSC
DESCRIPTION:Shima Seiki is hosting demonstrations of the APEX4 Knit Design software at the MSC II building on November 14\, with sessions on how the software can create virtual samples of socks and sweaters. Shima Seiki’s Knit Design software can be used to virtually design knit products and patterns while taking into account yarn type\, knit structure\, gauge\, and colorway. The demonstrations will show how the technology accelerates the product development process and supports each stage of the knit supply chain. The event will be in-person at the MSC with a virtual option available.\n  \n\nContact Jackie Almeter at\njackie@shimaseikiusa.com\nto reserve a spot today.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/shima-seiki-holding-knitting-demonstrations-at-msc/
LOCATION:Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC II) at Catawba Valley Community College\, 350 5th Avenue SE\, Conover\, NC\, 28613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology
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SUMMARY:STA Northern Division Fall Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Southern Textile Association’s Northern Division Fall Meeting 2024\, scheduled for Wednesday\, October 16 from 11:30 a.m.-5:05 p.m. at the Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC II) at Catawba Valley Community College in Conover\, N.C. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m.\, and a networking reception will follow from 5:05-6:30 p.m. An optional tour of the MSC I and II facilities will be available at 10:30 a.m.. Registration fees cover also lunch and drinks/snacks at reception.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/sta-northern-division-fall-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC II) at Catawba Valley Community College\, 350 5th Avenue SE\, Conover\, NC\, 28613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Textiles
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SUMMARY:MFG Day Open House at Manufacturing Solutions Center
DESCRIPTION:The Manufacturing Solutions Center to Host Manufacturing Day Open House on October 3\, 2024!\n \nThe Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC) will host a tour of its facilities on October 3 as part of Manufacturing Day. Manufacturing Day is a nationwide celebration of those who produce goods and services in America\, and it promotes the importance of modern manufacturing careers. The program is co-sponsored by the City of Conover. Refreshments will be available at 9:45 AM and the event will begin at 10AM with an introduction to the MSC and the operating companies that are housed at the Center. Following the presentations\, tours will be provided of the MSC facilities. The event will be held at the Manufacturing Solutions Center II building at 350 5th Avenue SE\, Conover\, NC 28613.\n \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. Contact Jacqueline Collins for more information.\n  \n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/mfg-day-open-house-at-manufacturing-solutions-center/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240308
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SUMMARY:Shima Seiki Flat Bed Knitting and Software Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:See the Newest Shima Seiki Flat Bed Knitting Machines and Apex Software\n \nContact Shima Seiki USA at jackie@shimaseikiusa.com to register and to schedule a private appointment during the show.\n  \nMORE INFORMATION
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/shima-seiki-flat-bed-knitting-and-software-demonstrations/
LOCATION:Manufacturing Solutions Center II\, 350 5th Avenue SE\, Conover\, NC\, 28613
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:Hosiery 101/102 Class: December 13-14\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND\n \nCost: $400* – 2 weeks prior to class (Prior to November 28\, 2023)\nLate Registration: $500* (After November 28\, 2023)\n \nThe Hosiery 101/102 course covers the basics of hosiery knitting\, the dyeing\, finishing\, and testing quality of the manufacturing process. \nTarget Audience: Anyone involved with the Hosiery Industry: buyers\, retailers\, suppliers\, schedulers\, supervisors\, quality control\, personnel\, designers\, and new employees. This is NOT designed for entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs should contact us directly for more information. \nContact person/contact info: Rick Small\, rsmall@manufacturingsolutionscenter.org or Rodney Sigmon at rsigmon@manufacturingsolutionscenter.org\n  \nMORE INFORMATION
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/hosiery-101-102-class-december-13-14-2023/
LOCATION:Manufacturing Solutions Center II\, 350 5th Avenue SE\, Conover\, NC\, 28613
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T170000
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SUMMARY:Stoll M1 Plus Programming Training Course: October 23-27\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND\n \nStoll USA and the Manufacturing Solutions Center have teamed up to provide Flatbed Knitting and M1 Plus Programming Training to interested parties! The Training Courses will be structured around the Individual needs of the attendees! Prospective Topics may include: \n\nHand Knitting\, Stitch Formation\, Yarn Basics\nGarment Assembly and Quality Control Basics\nM1 Programming Introduction and Basics\nIntermediate – Advanced M1 programming\n\nYour courses will be taught by industry leading flat knitting professionals with a mixture of both theoretical and real world experience. Instructors will work with students directly and format the classes to ensure individual goals are achieved! \nThe class size at the Stoll Innovation and Training Center ranges from a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 6 students and lasts for 5 days. The cost per student is $1\,000 per week. \nContact: Tony Whitener\, 828.327.7000 ext.4242\n  \nMORE INFORMATION
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/stoll-m1-plus-programming-training-course-october-23-27-2023/
LOCATION:Manufacturing Solutions Center II\, 350 5th Avenue SE\, Conover\, NC\, 28613
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Solutions Center MFG Day Event
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND\n \nIn-person Event\n \nThe MSC Manufacturing Day will begin in the new MSC II facility at 350 5th Avenue SE in Conover\, NC at 10 a.m. with presentations about the MSC and the companies which operate in the MSC II building. A tour of the MSC facilities will be available to attendees following the presentation. The program is co-sponsored by the Conover branch of the Catawba County Library System. The MSC’s mission is to support US manufacturers and to create and retain US manufacturing jobs. This event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/manufacturing-solutions-center-mfg-day-event/
LOCATION:Manufacturing Solutions Center II\, 350 5th Avenue SE\, Conover\, NC\, 28613
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T160000Z
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SUMMARY:Hosiery 101/102 Class: September 19-20\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND\n \nCost: $400* – 2 weeks prior to class (Prior to November 28\, 2023)\nLate Registration: $500* (After November 28\, 2023)\n \nThe Hosiery 101/102 course covers the basics of hosiery knitting\, the dyeing\, finishing\, and testing quality of the manufacturing process. \nTarget Audience: Anyone involved with the Hosiery Industry: buyers\, retailers\, suppliers\, schedulers\, supervisors\, quality control\, personnel\, designers\, and new employees. This is NOT designed for entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs should contact us directly for more information. \nContact person/contact info: Rick Small\, rsmall@manufacturingsolutionscenter.org or Rodney Sigmon at rsigmon@manufacturingsolutionscenter.org\n  \nMORE INFORMATION
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/hosiery-101-102-class-september-19-20-2023/
LOCATION:Manufacturing Solutions Center II\, 350 5th Avenue SE\, Conover\, NC\, 28613
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T170000
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SUMMARY:Stoll M1 Plus Programming Training Course: September 18-22\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO ATTEND\n \nStoll USA and the Manufacturing Solutions Center have teamed up to provide Flatbed Knitting and M1 Plus Programming Training to interested parties! The Training Courses will be structured around the Individual needs of the attendees! Prospective Topics may include: \n\nHand Knitting\, Stitch Formation\, Yarn Basics\nGarment Assembly and Quality Control Basics\nM1 Programming Introduction and Basics\nIntermediate – Advanced M1 programming\n\nYour courses will be taught by industry leading flat knitting professionals with a mixture of both theoretical and real world experience. Instructors will work with students directly and format the classes to ensure individual goals are achieved! \nThe class size at the Stoll Innovation and Training Center ranges from a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 6 students and lasts for 5 days. The cost per student is $1\,000 per week. \nContact: Tony Whitener\, 828.327.7000 ext.4242\n  \nMORE INFORMATION
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/stoll-m1-plus-programming-training-course-september-18-22-2023/
LOCATION:Manufacturing Solutions Center II\, 350 5th Avenue SE\, Conover\, NC\, 28613
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T190000
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SUMMARY:NCMEP Event - Grand Opening of Manufacturing Solutions Center Phase II
DESCRIPTION:March 30\, 2023 @ 4:00 pm | manufacturingsolutionscenter.org/\n350 5th Avenue SE\, Conover\, NC 28613 \nNCMEP partner\, the Manufacturing Solutions Center in Conover\, North Carolina has announced the Grand Opening date of the new Manufacturing Solutions Center II facility. \nThe new building is a public/private partnership between the City of Conover\, the Manufacturing Solutions Center\, Catawba Valley Community College and private equity group Whiskbroom. The new building houses four operating companies which graduated from the MSC incubator\, a new Fabric Formation Lab\, an expanded Structural Engineering area\, a PPE/Textile Resource Lab\, and state-of-the-art conference area for economic development.\nThe upfit MSC I includes a PPE Testing lab and new lab space to support US manufacturers and entrepreneurs. \nTours of both buildings will begin at 4PM on March 30th\, with the grand opening ceremony at 5PM followed by a reception. \n\n4 PM to 5 PM – Tours of the MSC I and MSC II Buildings\n5 PM to 5:45 PM – Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting\n5:45 PM to 7 PM – Reception\nRSVP to attend \n\nContact Jacqueline Collins at jcollins074@cvcc.edu or 828-327-7000\, ext. 4379 for more information.\n  \nEdited to add more information.
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/ncmep-event-grand-opening-of-manufacturing-solutions-center-phase-ii/
LOCATION:Manufacturing Solutions Center II\, 350 5th Avenue SE\, Conover\, NC\, 28613
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing Solutions Center Events,Partner Events
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