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Made in WNC: Chaddock Furniture

Jul 11, 2025 01:26PM ● By Emma Castleberry

With nearly 200 craftspeople working out of a 300,000-square-foot facility in Morganton, Chaddock Furniture Workroom creates heirloom quality, customized furniture with turnaround times that challenge industry norms.

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Made in WNC: Fire-Dex Finds Growth and Purpose in Old Fort

Jul 03, 2025 02:14PM ● By Emma Castleberry

In 2023, Fire-Dex opened a new facility in Old Fort, its third US-based manufacturing site.

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Pratt & Whitney to Expand Asheville Facility, Bringing More Than 300 Jobs to Western North Carolina

Apr 24, 2025 06:34PM ● By Emma Castleberry

The aerospace company’s decision to invest in the region is a testament to the area's strong, business-forward economy and workforce development programs.

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Aeroflow Health Opens New, Expanded Fulfillment Center in Arden

Mar 24, 2025 08:53AM ● By WNC Business

The warehouse will service 1.4 million patients annually with medical equipment & products.

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GE Aerospace to Invest Nearly $1B in U.S. Manufacturing in 2025

Mar 19, 2025 03:32PM ● By WNC Business

The planned investment includes a $20 million investment in Asheville, part of more than $100 million to be invested in North Carolina facilities.

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NC Nonprofit IFB Solutions Names Maximus and Guidant Global as 2024 Partner of the Year

Feb 28, 2025 08:22AM ● By WNC Business

Maximus and its recruiting partner, Guidant Global, joined IFB Solutions in 2022 to integrate employees who are blind or visually impaired into its workforce.

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Labor Commissioner Presents 2025 Workplace Impact Network Certificate to Local Employer

Feb 21, 2025 08:13AM ● By Emma Castleberry

Asheville's Freudenberg Performance Materials is recognized by the NC Department of Labor for the company's efforts to support employees after Helene.

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Manufacturing Resilience Powers Henderson County’s Recovery After Helene

Feb 20, 2025 08:27AM ● By Emma Castleberry

The manufacturing industry largely avoided major media-induced business decline after Helene, with ongoing expansion and new companies showing interest in relocating to the area, according to Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development’s President and CEO Brittany Brady.

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Lassonde Unveils New Production Line & Expanded Hendersonville Facility

Feb 03, 2025 02:37PM ● By WNC Business

The Hendersonville manufacturing facility is now home to a leading-edge single serve aseptic juice production line and an expanded 104,000-square-foot distribution center.

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Pratt & Whitney Will Expand Manufacturing Operations in Asheville

Jan 28, 2025 04:02PM ● By WNC Business

Global aerospace company will add 325 new jobs in Buncombe County.

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