Manufacturing

Sep 5, 2025

SBA launches MARC loan program; first-ever loan program dedicated to American manufacturers

On Wednesday, Sept. 3, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched its first-ever loan program dedicated to supporting America’s small manufacturers, which make up 98% of all U.S. manufacturers. The 7(a) Manufacturer’s Access to Revolving C ...

Aug 7, 2025

Rollease Acmeda opens facility in Hope Mills; Company to invest $10M and create 50 jobs

Photo provided by Hope Mills Chamber of CommerceRollease Acmeda, a worldwide company in the window covering industry, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 4, 2025. This event marks the beginning of its operations at the new state-of-the-art facil ...

Aug 5, 2025

LG Textile Corp announces new premium apparel cut and sew facility in Sampson County, NC

LG Textile Corp, a fabric developer and premium apparel manufacturer, has selected a site in Clinton, North Carolina for its new cut and sew facility. This expansion marks a significant step in the company’s commitment towards producing 100% USA-made ...

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From Press to Possibilities: Systel’s New Online Print Storefront

Posted Aug 31, 2025
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Apr 17, 2025

Agricultural innovation: Phinite celebrates grand opening of largest animal waste drying facility in North Carolina

Despite its appearance, hog sludge actually has no odor. The anaerobic digestion process in the lagoon has broken down all of the odor in the material so that when Phinite extracts it to bring it to the drying facility it doesn’t smell. Photo by GFBJ ...

Mar 18, 2025

Dome manufacturer to create 72 new jobs, invest $4.6M in Fayetteville for manufacturing facility

Photo courtesy of FCEDC and Yeadon Fabric DomesYeadon Fabric Domes, LLC, a manufacturer of air supported structures, will create 72 new jobs in Cumberland County. The company will invest $4.6 million to build a manufacturing facility in Fayetteville. ...

Mar 12, 2025

Purolator unveils new 20,000-mile oil filter with exclusive Walmart partnership; Product to be produced in Fayetteville MANN+HUMMEL facility

The new Purolator 20K oil filter.Photo provided by: Mann + Hummel, PurolatorPurolator, inventor of the oil filter, has launched its latest innovation, the Purolator 20K Premium Oil Filter. Designed for high-performance driving conditions, the 20K Pre ...

Feb 17, 2025

$102 million expansion for domestic transformer manufacturer coming to Raeford, NC

Governor Josh Stein recently announced a major expansion for Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, LLC (PTT), a domestic manufacturer of power and distribution transformers, to add 217 new jobs in Hoke County. The company will invest more than $102.5 ...

Jan 6, 2025

Sampson County manufacturer receiving $750,000 NCAMPI to help fund operations

Logo courtesy of PhiniteAgriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced the second round of awards from the North Carolina Agricultural Manufacturing and Processing Initiative. These $6.6 million in awards focus on the expansion of current operation ...

May 23, 2024

USDA investing $2.9M with Maxton poultry fertilizer manufacturer

Graphic courtesy of PoulterraU.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director Reginald Speight recently announced USDA is investing with a North Carolina poultry fertilizer manufacturer located in Maxton to accelerate growth in domesti ...


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Building on the basics: Advanced Contractors Academy equips local firms to compete for government projects

The Advanced Contractors Academy, a free six-week program, is designed for established contractors ready to pursue larger-scale public contracts with agencies such as Fayetteville State University (FSU), Cumberland County and Cape Fear Valley Health.


Hungry for success: Local entrepreneur Kelton Battle is changing the vending machine game in North Carolina

Today, Hungry Snacks Vending operates 140 machines across North Carolina, with locations ranging from schools to public transit stations.


Too bright to dim: My Future So Bright program sees exponential growth during third year

 A total of 84 interns participated in this year’s My Future So Bright program. At the graduation ceremony held on Aug. 1, each student was able to receive their graduation certificates from Mid-Carolina Regional Council Executive Director Saman