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Oct 1, 2021

MFG Day 2021

Manufacturing is the backbone of this country. From Carnegie and his steel to the production of furniture, textiles and cars, the revolution of non-perishable foods, our phones, laptops and the… 

Sep 30, 2021

MFGCON 21 Postponed

After careful consideration and deliberation and listening to feedback from our clients, we have made the strategic decision to postpone our annual manufacturing conference, MFGCON 21. For the last six… 

Sep 27, 2021

E-25: Providing a Beneficial Thread for a Dependable Workforce

EPISODE 25 < Return to Podcast Main Page Service Thread PRODUCTION TEAM Talent/Host: Phil MintzProducer: Shelby KimesSound/Audio Engineer and Editor: Mike ReepGraphic Designer: Casey Hembrick E-25: Providing a Beneficial Thread for a Dependable Workforce… 

Sep 17, 2021

Chip shortage causes production dip at Johnston electronics manufacturer

By Matt Talhelm, via WRAL  The global shortage of computer chips is not only delaying delivery of new cars, appliances and electronic gadgets, it’s also affecting the manufacturing industry in… 

Sep 15, 2021

From zippers to glass, shortages of basic goods hobble U.S. economy

By Howard Schneider and Timothy Aeppel, Via Reuters For Lauren Rash, it’s the little things that have snarled production at her tent factory here, like the many shades of black… 

Aug 27, 2021

Randolph manufacturers face material shortages, price hikes due to global supply chain issues

Via Elizabeth Pattman, The Courier-Tribune Manufacturers around the country have been facing raw material shortages and price hikes throughout the pandemic. Randolph County’s manufacturers are no exception. According to Phil Mintz… 

Aug 26, 2021

MFGCON 2021 NCMEP Leadership In Manufacturing Awards

The North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) is looking to recognize manufacturing excellence across North Carolina, seeking manufacturers that are delivering truly exceptional performance. The nomination deadline is September 20 and winners… 

Aug 25, 2021

E-24: Medical Stockings with a Higher Standard

EPISODE 24 < Return to Podcast Main Page Elastic Therapy, Inc. PRODUCTION TEAM Talent/Host: Phil MintzProducer: Shelby KimesSound/Audio Engineer and Editor: Mike ReepGraphic Designer: Casey Hembrick E-24: Medical Stocking with a Higher Standard Elastic… 

Aug 20, 2021

2021 Coolest Thing Made in NC Contest

The manufacturing industry has been the backbone of North Carolina’s economy since the 1880’s. A state that started as a textile industry giant has spread its roots into numerous manufacturing… 

Aug 10, 2021

Made in Sanford | Companies Turn to Mertek’s Robots for Efficient Manufacturing

Via The Rant Jerry Pedley first arrived in Sanford in 1989 straight out of Chicago, in town to interview for a job he found a listing for in a Windy…