Adrian MichaelsAs the world makes great strides forward in all facets of life, at the very heart of it all lies an undying spirit of innovation constantly driving us towards a future filled with endless possibilities. When it comes to engineering, this spirit resonates the loudest within the manufacturing industry. This article series is dedicated to showcasing companies making remarkable contributions to the ever-evolving world of engineering. In this installment, we delve into the manufacturing industry of North Carolina, spotlighting companies with an inception of 2015 or later.
North Carolina, aptly nicknamed the ‘State of Innovation’, hosts a plethora of manufacturing companies whose cutting-edge products and solutions are breaking barriers across various markets. Their solutions range from process innovation to product design and employee performance management systems. The vibrancy of these manufacturing companies is a testament to North Carolina’s commitment to fostering innovation in engineering.
The companies highlighted in this article, though varied in their areas of focus, share a common enthusiasm for innovation and advancement. With solutions designed for sectors such as food and beverage, sports, textiles, computer software, and nanotechnology, these companies underscore the diverse and dynamic nature of the state’s manufacturing industry. Let’s delve into a little more detail.
Caetus
Designing, manufacturing, and marketing unique safety solutions for water sports enthusiasts, Caetus is firmly entrenched in the Manufacturing, Sports, and Water industry. Though the founders’ information is unavailable, the company is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Ampogee
With founders Brian Lopatka and Jonathan Woahn at the helm, Ampogee operates within the Computer, Manufacturing, Productivity Tools, and Software industry. The Greensboro-based company provides performance management systems designed to realize improvements in productivity and facilitate cultural change. Follow Ampogee on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Catalant
Located in Greensboro, Catalant is at the forefront of 3D Printing, Gamification, Human Resources, and Manufacturing technology. The company focuses on driving operational excellence programs for manufacturing companies.
SPX FLOW
Headquartered in Charlotte, SPX FLOW, founded by Marc Michael, specializes in the Food and Beverage and Manufacturing industry. This global company is known for developing highly specialized and innovative technologies. Check them out on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Dromma Bed
Based in Mooresville, Dromma Bed operates in the Manufacturing and Retail industry. Connect with them on Twitter and Facebook.
Barrier Island Organics
Founded by Mark Welch, the Point Harbor based company, Barrier Island Organics falls under the Food and Beverage, Food Processing, and Manufacturing industry. Visit their Twitter, Facebook and .
Carpe
Carpe, founded by David Spratte, operates out of Durham, providing antiperspirant hand and foot lotions under the Manufacturing, Medical, and Pharmaceutical industry. Find them on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
www.caddesignhelp.com
Located in Charlotte, www.caddesignhelp.com is founded by Scott Tarcy. Their expertise lies in product development and design for consumer products within the Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, and Product Design industry. Link up with them on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Wabo
Based in Greensboro and headed by Chris Grippo, Wabo is part of the Food and Beverage and Manufacturing industry, with a focus on stainless steel water bottles. Follow them on Twitter and Facebook.
BNNano
BNNano,started by Jason Taylor and Steve Wilcenski, is based in Cary and lies in the Local Business, Manufacturing, Nanotechnology, and Textiles industry. Read more about them on LinkedIn.
Smart Material Solutions
Smart Material Solutions, located in Raleigh, operates in the Clean Energy, Manufacturing, and Nanotechnology industry. They are a pioneer in nanocoining. Connect with them on LinkedIn.
