MANUFACTURER’S VISION
Our members are recognized as world-class professionals, they serve as a center
for excellence...in leadership, education, and community participation; provides
opportunities for expansion of professional and nonprofessional skills and knowledge;
as well as encourages public understanding of manufacturing.
MANUFACTURER’S MISSION
Our mission is to enable our members in the manufacturing group in the community
to maximize their ability to contribute to the strategic objectives of their
respective organizations by facilitating professional growth and development
in the community.
LENOIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES
The New and Expanding Industry Program is the idea of creating more and better paying jobs by promoting the expansion of existing industries and by attracting new industries to the state. This was a major consideration in the original establishment of the industrial education centers. The N.C. Community College System, working with the Lenoir Community College, will develop and fund legitimate training programs, tailor-made for each industry, to meet the immediate trained manpower needs when the plant, new or expanded, is ready to go into production.
Lenoir Community College also offers special customized training classes for business and industry. Funded through a grant, the Focused Industrial Training program enables the college to offer small enrollment classes targeting very specific skills critical to a particular organization. Programs are directed toward workers who need to renew their skills and technical knowledge.
Workforce development is all about helping grow your business and improve your operation. Customized Training classes ensure that you are getting what your business needs most. Highly qualified trainers and cutting-edge technology keep you and your employees current and competitive. For more information on these programs, please email Bobby Merritt, Director of Industrial Training, Lenoir Community College.
Advanced Machining Center—New 2006
MEMBERS AND PRODUCTS
DuPont has maintained a presence in Lenoir County since the start up of the Kinston facility in March of 1953. Although the Kinston Plant Site has undergone significant downsizing as business conditions have changed over the last 54 years, we operate a key business in DuPont at the Kinston Site. DuPont employs full-time and contract employees in a 24/7 operation.
At the Kinston Plant we produce Sorona® polymer which is a high-performance polymer that offers a unique combination of attributes in a variety of applications. As a carpet fiber, Sorona® provides permanent stain protection in addition to softness and durability. In apparel, Sorona® contributes exceptional softness, comfort, stretch and recovery, easy care and UV- and chlorine-resistance. Sorona® is currently sold in the residential carpet market by Mohawk Industries under the SmartStrand™ with DuPont™ Sorona® polymer brand. It also can be used in a variety of other applications including automotive and home furnishings, packaging and engineering thermoplastic resins. Manufacture of Sorona® using a bio-based feedstock will begin in early 2007, providing the added feature of approximately 40 percent renewable content. DuPont is very proud of the Kinston, NC team for establishing the first DuPont bio-based materials plant in the world.
William Barnet & Son, LLC was founded in 1898. Since that time Barnet has evolved into a global company that manufactures, trades and contract processes a wide variety of synthetic products for the chemical fiber, engineered resin and textile related industries.
Barnet corporate headquarters are located in Spartanburg, SC and has manufacturing facilities in Kinston, NC and Duncan, SC. In addition
Barnet has manufacturing and sales offices located in Europe, Far East and Latin America to meet the demands of the global marketplace.
Farval's facility occupies 48,000 square feet, with 40,000 devoted to manufacturing. Its industrial lubricating products can be easily integrated into any operating environment. Systems range from manual to fully automatic. Every Farval system delivers the precise amount of lubricant required at each bearing point, from a few points on a single machine to thousands in a big plant. Farval lubricant distributor valves incorporate large ports which facilitate the specification of a wide variety of applications utilizing any standard industrial lubricant, including #2 grease and open gear lubricants. Each lubrication system is custom designed to meet a customer's exact needs. Farval systems are built to perform in the toughest operating conditions from oppressive heat to below freezing temperatures.
Farval's facility is part of the Summa Corp which includes Arrowhead Corp, Flexider , Cleveland Gear, Columbia Gear, Milwaukee Machine, Hellan Corp, Bijur Corp, Lubesite, Delimon, Denco, Penco, Delimon India, Bijur China, Bijur Ireland, Delimon Austria and Lubrimonso of Spain.These companies service the Aerospace, Aircraft, Machine Tool, Automotive , Petrochemical, Power Generation, Steel, Paper, Food, Mining, and many more Industries. Farval offers a wide variety of oil and grease lubricators in several system configurations: dual-line, single-line and circulating. A wide range of metering valves, distribution fittings, controller/monitors and accessories are also available. Founded in 1923, Farval has been located in Kinston, North Carolina since 1981. Farval serves manufacturers of all types of equipment and machinery. Typical major end-users include the pulp and paper industry, mining, steel, and metalworking.
Group III Mgt., Inc. was founded in 1985 in Kinston, NC as a Construction Management firm to meet the needs of the Savings and Loan crisis. Numerous financial institutions had serious problems with developers and contractors completing projects. Since the late 1980's, Group III has completed projects for banks, schools, airports, manufacturing facilities, governmental authorities and hospitals. We are a General Contractor who can meet all of your construction and real estate needs. For questions or consultations call or email: Oscar "Skip" Greene or Jackie Johnson phone: 252-527-3333.
Harvey’s: A multifaceted business established in North Carolina and Virginia since 1871.
Harvey Fertilizer and Gas Co. manufactures ag fertilizers and distributes ag chemicals, plus other ag products; operates cotton gins and a farming division; distributes propane, sells LPG appliances, heaters and grills through its Tidewater Energy division.
East Coast Equipment, an affiliated company, sells and services John Deere ag commercial, and lawn care equipment at 11 locations in North Carolina and Virginia.
Tidewater Transit based in Kinston with terminals located in NC, TN., TX, GA, Ill., SC, Fla., AL is a common carrier hauling bulk products, which includes petroleum, plastics, chemicals, and fertilizers.
Carolina Finance, LLC, with its corporate office in Kinston, is a sales finance company with branch offices throughout North Carolina and Virginia. The company purchases auto finance contracts from franchise and independent dealers located in the two states.
Harvey’s corporate offices are located at 1291 Hwy 258 North, PO Box 189, Kinston, NC, 28502. Phone: 252-523-9090, Fax: 252-523-8191.
Lenoir Community College Training programs and opportunities, see information above.
MMM, Inc. located in LaGrange, NC is a manufacturer
of steel tanks for water and fuel storage. Founded
in1980, the company also sells cast-iron cooking pots,
hoghouse ventilators, and other products.
Contact: Marc McConnell or phone: 252-523-5200
Physical: Mailing Address:
501 W. Railroad St. PO Box 6246
La Grange, NC 28551 Kinston, NC 28501
Mountain Aircraft Services, 2018 W. Vernon Ave., Kinston, NC is an
aircraft parts business, specializing in marketing
parts to operators of Boeing 737 and 747 aircraft.
The company currently maintains the largest inventory
of 747 parts in the world and occupies approximately
300,000 square feet of warehouse space in two (2) buildings
in Lenoir County.
Contact: Art Westergard (252) 526-9677
Wall Lenk Corporation is a leading supplier of Soldering, Hobby and Craft, Wood Burning, and Branding Tools. In addition, the company manufactures a complete line Lab Burners and accessories. It also markets a line of Cordless Butane Products. Recently, the company has introduced a Cordless Culinary Products line and is one of the largest butane suppliers to the consumer market.
West Pharmaceutical Services The Kinston facility of West Pharmaceutical Services manufacturer’s rubber components for disposable syringes, IV sets, blood collection devices and dental plungers.
The facility is located in the 70 West Industrial Park on 21 acres and covers 140,000 square feet with over 200 employees.
Production operates 24 hours a day, five days a week.
