Manufacturing Industry (Charlotte, Gastonia, Gaston: buyer, rated, area)

[kimbey]

[b]How is the Mfg. Industry in Charlotte and what are some
of the "big" names here? I know much of the industry
has gone to China. Any thoughts?

[SunnyKayak]

http://www.carlisle.com/ Carlisle HQ Charlotte NC
Corning Incorporated
Goodrich Corporation HQ Charlotte
Pharr Yarns, LLC HQ Mcadeenville
SPX Corporation HQ Charloitte
Nucor Corporation (http://www.nucor.com/index.aspx - broken link) HQ Charlotte00

There is to many variety of manufacturing jobs in this area to find out specific type of jobs and how many are working and what the pay is for that job check out my newcomer guide under the job section go to the first link in that section
For instance it states 1,950 jobs in textile winding sector http://www.city-data.com/forum/charl...ml#post1150388

[TJ4u]

i will have to check back w/this thread as i work with a few manufactoring co and have come in contact with others thru my line of work...not sure bout how BIG them be in comparison as whole in the charlotte area but to name a few off the top of my head

dixon quick coupling/perfecting coupling
arjobex america
curtis screw
roberts polypro

i do know nsesc.com lists out major employers in our area, not sure what u would find for manf on that list though

[kimbey]

Thank-you for the contacts. I am a Sr. Buyer for a mfg. firm and
I would be looking for work in the Charlotte/Gastonia area. If
anyone knows of someone looking for a good purchasing agent, pm me!
Thanks, again!!