Made in WNC - County-By-County Overview
Jul 08, 2024 05:42PM ● By Randee Brown
Ashe
Ashe County Cheese – Founded in 1930, Ashe County Cheese is a renowned cheese manufacturer located in West Jefferson specializing in a variety of artisanal cheeses using traditional methods.
Avery
Avery Knifeworks – Crafted solely by Raleigh Avery in Banner Elk, Avery Knifeworks produces a variety of high-quality, functional knife styles from unique materials.
Buncombe
Watershed Drybags – Watershed Drybags, based in Asheville, specializes in manufacturing high-quality, waterproof bags and cases for outdoor activities such as kayaking, rafting, canoeing, and camping. Their products are designed to keep gear and valuables dry and safe in wet environments, making them popular among outdoor enthusiasts and professionals.
Burke
Carpenter Co. – Carpenter Co. operates a manufacturing facility in Longview which produces a range of foam products including bedding, furniture cushioning, and automotive components. The company is one of the largest producers of flexible polyurethane foam in the United States.
Caldwell
Hickory Brands Inc. – Hickory Brands Inc. operates in Lenoir and specializes in manufacturing socks for various markets, including athletic, medical, and casual wear.
Cherokee
Snap-on Tools – Snap-on Tools, located in Murphy, is a manufacturer of high-quality hand tools, power tools, tool storage solutions, and diagnostic equipment. They distribute their products worldwide through a network of dealers, franchisees, and company-owned stores.
Clay
Peachtree Lumber Company – Peachtree Lumber Company, which is locally owned and operated in Brasstown, provides green Appalachian hardwood lumber to its buyers.
Cleveland
KSM Castings USA – Located in Shelby, KSM Castings USA is a subsidiary of KSM Castings Group, a global leader in aluminum and magnesium casting technology. KSM Castings USA specializes in high-pressure die casting and machining of automotive components, such as transmission cases, engine blocks, and structural parts.
Graham
Wehrloom Honey - Wehrloom Honey, based in Robbinsville, produces a variety of honey and honey-based products like mead, sodas, candles, soaps, and more. The family business sells directly to customers in person and online, as well as to a variety of WNC businesses.
Haywood
BearWaters Brewing Company – Founded in 2012, BearWaters Brewing Company, located in Canton, is known for its creative and adventurous approach to brewing, offering a variety of beer styles ranging from traditional ales and lagers to experimental and seasonal brews. The brewery often incorporates local ingredients and flavors into its recipes, reflecting the unique character of the region.
Henderson
Jabil Inc. - Jabil, a global manufacturing services company, operates a facility in Arden, specializing in electronic manufacturing services and producing a wide range of electronic components and products.
Jackson
Beloved Designs Woodworking – Beloved Designs Woodworking, based in Cullowhee, produces locally, sustainably sourced, kiln dried wood slabs that have been flattened and finished. They also create custom handcrafted furniture including coffee tables, end tables, desks and shelves, and handcrafted cutting boards and serving trays, boxes, and more.
Macon
Franklin Machine Co. – Franklin Machine Co. has more than 65 years of steel welding and fabrication experience creating items like brackets, clips, pipe clamps, safety rails, and custom staircases, as well as offering custom repair services.
Madison
Keyes Pottery – Keyes Pottery is a small business in Marshall that creates functional ceramic wares including plates, home goods, pitchers, vases and more designed for functionality and unique style.
McDowell
Baxter Healthcare Inc. – Baxter Healthcare Inc. in Marion produces lifesaving renal and medical products including intravenous solutions and sterile injectable medications, as well as pharmacy software platforms.
Mitchell
Buck Stove Corporation – Buck Stove Corporation in Spruce Pine is a well-known manufacturer of wood and gas heating appliances including wood stoves, gas stoves, fireplaces, and fireplace inserts.
Polk
Prince Manufacturing – Prince Manufacturing in Columbus crafts powersport elements including ATV parts and boat engines from subcomponent fabrication to full line assembly.
Rutherford
Mill Street Design – Mill Street Designs in Forest City custom creates and delivers a range of 100% cotton Jacquard woven products to customers across the nation.
Swain
Smoky Mountain Cabin Builders – Based in Bryson City, Smoky Mountain Cabin Builders has constructed more than 125 mountain homes and log cabins since 1998. They specialize in creating log cabins from something as simple as a napkin sketch to a complex set of engineered blueprints.
Transylvania
Pisgah Laboratories Inc. – Pisgah Labs, located in Pisgah Forest, specializes in pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and analytical testing services which support the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Watauga
Charleston Forge – Located in Boone, Charleston Forge draws on traditional blacksmithing and metalworking techniques to build high-end furniture pieces to order for individuals and hospitality industry clients.
Yancey
Altec Industries – Altec Industries, headquartered in Birmingham, AL, operates a manufacturing facility in Burnsville specializing in the production of aerial lifts and utility equipment used in the telecommunications and electric utility industries.
Ashe County Cheese – Founded in 1930, Ashe County Cheese is a renowned cheese manufacturer located in West Jefferson specializing in a variety of artisanal cheeses using traditional methods.
Avery
Avery Knifeworks – Crafted solely by Raleigh Avery in Banner Elk, Avery Knifeworks produces a variety of high-quality, functional knife styles from unique materials.
Buncombe
Watershed Drybags – Watershed Drybags, based in Asheville, specializes in manufacturing high-quality, waterproof bags and cases for outdoor activities such as kayaking, rafting, canoeing, and camping. Their products are designed to keep gear and valuables dry and safe in wet environments, making them popular among outdoor enthusiasts and professionals.
Burke
Carpenter Co. – Carpenter Co. operates a manufacturing facility in Longview which produces a range of foam products including bedding, furniture cushioning, and automotive components. The company is one of the largest producers of flexible polyurethane foam in the United States.
Caldwell
Hickory Brands Inc. – Hickory Brands Inc. operates in Lenoir and specializes in manufacturing socks for various markets, including athletic, medical, and casual wear.
Cherokee
Snap-on Tools – Snap-on Tools, located in Murphy, is a manufacturer of high-quality hand tools, power tools, tool storage solutions, and diagnostic equipment. They distribute their products worldwide through a network of dealers, franchisees, and company-owned stores.
Clay
Peachtree Lumber Company – Peachtree Lumber Company, which is locally owned and operated in Brasstown, provides green Appalachian hardwood lumber to its buyers.
Cleveland
KSM Castings USA – Located in Shelby, KSM Castings USA is a subsidiary of KSM Castings Group, a global leader in aluminum and magnesium casting technology. KSM Castings USA specializes in high-pressure die casting and machining of automotive components, such as transmission cases, engine blocks, and structural parts.
Graham
Wehrloom Honey - Wehrloom Honey, based in Robbinsville, produces a variety of honey and honey-based products like mead, sodas, candles, soaps, and more. The family business sells directly to customers in person and online, as well as to a variety of WNC businesses.
Haywood
BearWaters Brewing Company – Founded in 2012, BearWaters Brewing Company, located in Canton, is known for its creative and adventurous approach to brewing, offering a variety of beer styles ranging from traditional ales and lagers to experimental and seasonal brews. The brewery often incorporates local ingredients and flavors into its recipes, reflecting the unique character of the region.
Henderson
Jabil Inc. - Jabil, a global manufacturing services company, operates a facility in Arden, specializing in electronic manufacturing services and producing a wide range of electronic components and products.
Jackson
Beloved Designs Woodworking – Beloved Designs Woodworking, based in Cullowhee, produces locally, sustainably sourced, kiln dried wood slabs that have been flattened and finished. They also create custom handcrafted furniture including coffee tables, end tables, desks and shelves, and handcrafted cutting boards and serving trays, boxes, and more.
Macon
Franklin Machine Co. – Franklin Machine Co. has more than 65 years of steel welding and fabrication experience creating items like brackets, clips, pipe clamps, safety rails, and custom staircases, as well as offering custom repair services.
Madison
Keyes Pottery – Keyes Pottery is a small business in Marshall that creates functional ceramic wares including plates, home goods, pitchers, vases and more designed for functionality and unique style.
McDowell
Baxter Healthcare Inc. – Baxter Healthcare Inc. in Marion produces lifesaving renal and medical products including intravenous solutions and sterile injectable medications, as well as pharmacy software platforms.
Mitchell
Buck Stove Corporation – Buck Stove Corporation in Spruce Pine is a well-known manufacturer of wood and gas heating appliances including wood stoves, gas stoves, fireplaces, and fireplace inserts.
Polk
Prince Manufacturing – Prince Manufacturing in Columbus crafts powersport elements including ATV parts and boat engines from subcomponent fabrication to full line assembly.
Rutherford
Mill Street Design – Mill Street Designs in Forest City custom creates and delivers a range of 100% cotton Jacquard woven products to customers across the nation.
Swain
Smoky Mountain Cabin Builders – Based in Bryson City, Smoky Mountain Cabin Builders has constructed more than 125 mountain homes and log cabins since 1998. They specialize in creating log cabins from something as simple as a napkin sketch to a complex set of engineered blueprints.
Transylvania
Pisgah Laboratories Inc. – Pisgah Labs, located in Pisgah Forest, specializes in pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and analytical testing services which support the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Watauga
Charleston Forge – Located in Boone, Charleston Forge draws on traditional blacksmithing and metalworking techniques to build high-end furniture pieces to order for individuals and hospitality industry clients.
Yancey
Altec Industries – Altec Industries, headquartered in Birmingham, AL, operates a manufacturing facility in Burnsville specializing in the production of aerial lifts and utility equipment used in the telecommunications and electric utility industries.