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Have a Holly Jolly Made in NC Holiday
We manufacture some really great products in North Carolina. Start your Holiday shopping with our gift guide in mind.
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Giving Thanks for…Higher Prices??
2022 has been another unprecedented year and another year in which our holiday meals will not be immune to external pressures. The bottom line and bad news are that your […]
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Forging Quality: NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions Provides Mechanical Speciality, Inc. with ISO 9001 Implementation Services
How important is quality control? The answer depends on who you ask. For some companies, quality control is a top priority. Others don’t even consider it until they lose customers. The quality of your product or service has a direct impact on business success. In other words, if your product isn’t good enough, then no amount of marketing will save a business.
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IES Employee Spotlight: Michael Mullins
Michael Mullins is the Director of the North Carolina State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) Defense Industry Initiatives. Michael is a former Marine and retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and spent most […]
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The Science of Workplace Injury Prevention: 3 Benefits of Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the science and engineering concerned with designing machines and their controls to fit the human body rather than forcing humans into uncomfortable or unsafe positions. Although the ergonomic […]
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NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) Branches out for Manufacturing Day
The U.S. Department of Commerce estimates that manufacturing contributes $1 trillion annually to America’s economy. That’s nearly 20% of our GDP. Every October, Manufacturing Month serves as a reminder of […]
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Happy Manufacturing Day
It’s shocking to me, but it has been 10 years since the first national Manufacturing Day was established. And we can debate dates: was it 2012? 2014 when President Obama […]
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Employee Spotlight: Mitch Poteat
Mitch Poteat is the regional manager serving the Research Triangle region of North Carolina for NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES). IES is the Industrial Extension Service for the […]
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What is Manufacturing Day (MFG Day)?
Manufacturers across America are coming together to celebrate Manufacturing Day on October 7. With an emphasis on education and career development, MFG Day provides an opportunity for manufacturers to share best practices and learn about new technologies and innovations.
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