Our sales staff of over 100 qualified engineers can provide innovative equipment selections and system design recommendations to give you the lowest possible life cycle cost for your applications. We represent the premier manufacturers of industrial and municipal equipment. Our $30 million inventory and extensive shop and field service organization can keep your facility running at peak efficiency. Serving industrial customers in: •Arkansas •Florida •Georgia •Indianapolis •Kentucky •Mississippi •North Carolina •Ohio •South Carolina •Tennessee •Texas •Virginia

PEPSI COLA BOTTLING CO OF HICKORY NC INC is a company based out of PO BOX 550, Hickory, North Carolina, United States.

Team Penske, an American pro racing team, and one of the most successful teams in the history of professional sports, celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2016.

R.E. Mason provides expertise and solutions that help our customers manufacture quality products in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. We achieve this through innovative process automation, operations management software, and reliability solutions. Our team of industry experts has been serving Energy, Life Sciences, Pulp & Paper, Chemical, Metals & Mining, and Consumer Products customers for over 80 years. We are dedicated to providing exceptional experiences and sustained value for our customers. As an Emerson Impact Partner, we can serve as a local, single point of contact for sales, service, and applied engineering for Emerson Automation Solutions. Our long-standing, strategic partnership fosters unique experience and expertise to consistently and predictably apply the full breadth of Emerson technologies.

Founded on the principles of strong leadership, ethical business practices and uncompromising standards of safety and quality, Rodgers is recognized as one of the top contractors in the nation with expertise in these primary market segments: Healthcare, Education, Commercial/Mixed-Use, Cultural and Community and Senior Living. Headquartered in Charlotte, the company is nationally ranked among the Top 100 CM-at-Risk firms by Engineering News Record and among the Top National Healthcare General Contractors by Modern Healthcare.

Structural Integrity Associates is the most-trusted provider of proven engineering services for the energy and process industries. Our goal, in everything we do, is to help you and your organization get the most out of your critical components and structures. We provide a broad range of integrated services that help you predict and maximize equipment life, ensure plant and equipment reliability and avert unplanned business interruption. Structural Integrity provides all this and more to ensure your success: Inspection & Monitoring • Conduct Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) using state-of-the-art linear and annular phased array UT, TOFD, Guided Wave, and many other advanced NDE technologies • Develop and implement tooling customized to applications, when needed • Apply technicians certified in accordance with ASNT and other standards’ requirements Materials Evaluations & Testing • Apply the latest field and laboratory testing technologies to identify causes of damage • Implement mitigation measures to prevent reoccurrence of damage • Confirm long-term integrity within context of an asset management program that optimizes NDE scope, cost and value • Employs the laboratory and expertise housed in our Austin, TX Materials Sciences Center Analysis & Planning • Perform stress, fracture mechanics, residual stress, dynamic/non-linear, computational fluid dynamics, and other advanced analyses using Finite Element Analysis methods • Apply verified and validated software tools, including many developed in-house, to support our advanced engineering analyses • Leverage our deep understanding of and leadership in development of industry codes and standard including ASME, ASTM, ASNT, API, and many others • Perform our work under the auspices of documented and routinely audited Quality Assurance programs and, as required, the purview of Professional Engineers. We have offices throughout the U.S., as well as overseas affiliates.

The Lenoir-Rhyne University Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville provides excellent graduate education that develops innovative leaders prepared to serve the current and future needs of Western North Carolina and beyond. Thinking about going to grad school in Asheville? The Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville equips students with the knowledge and skills to lead, innovate, influence, and sustain. Our Master's programs are especially designed to meet both the needs of the Asheville community and of graduate students balancing work and school. Our classes, held in the evenings and on weekends, offer flexibility in scheduling for the working professional. We are conveniently located near the heart of downtown, right of I-240 at 36 Montford Avenue, in the Chamber building. Health Care/Sciences Dietetics Internship (focus on obesity in children) Master of Public Health Master of Science in Nursing Business and Government Master of Business Administration (with the following track options): Business and Sustainability - "green MBA" Tourism and Hospitality Health Care Administration Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology Commercialization Arts Entrepreneurship Liberal Arts and Sciences Master of Arts in Writing Master of Science in Sustainability Studies Education and Human Services Master of Arts in Counseling Master of Arts in Community College Administration

At Blum, we are devoted to developing products and technologies aiming to simplify routines. Each of our products has been designed carefully, with the customer experience in mind. We have a deep commitment to research and believe anyone who manufactures, sells, installs or uses our products should benefit from our services. Nearly half a century later, Blum, Inc. is still driven by the familial spirit of its founders, which has enabled us to push boundaries and pioneer new products. When you choose Blum, you don’t just get a piece of hardware, you become part of the Blum family for the lifetime of the product. We stand behind the guarantee that our products will stand the test of time. We know value starts with quality, which is why we use durable materials and perform rigorous testing on our products. We specialize in making lift systems, concealed hinges and drawer runner systems. From our touch-to-open technology to the soft-closing door or drawer, our hardware helps modernize the kitchen experience.

For 56 years, Allegacy Federal Credit Union has helped its members, employees and the communities it serves be their best by helping all make smart financial decisions. Allegacy has become one of the largest credit unions in North Carolina, serving more than 177,000 members worldwide with $2.2 billion in assets and more than $1.4 billion in assets under management in Allegacy Investment Group. With roots in Winston-Salem, Allegacy has 18 locations across the Triad and Charlotte areas, and nine high school student-run credit unions. Allegacy offers personal and business financial services to its members, including the employees, retirees, and families of more than 5,000 companies throughout the country. To learn more, visit Allegacy.org.

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The Aerostructures Division started as Ellcott Manufacturing in 1972, in Vernon, Connecticut. TIGHITCO, Inc acquired Ellcott Aerospace in 1997 which became TIGHITCO - Ellcott Division. In 2007 TIGHITCO – Ellcott Division moved to Berlin, Connecticut and changed its name to TIGHITCO – Aerostructures Division. TIGHITCO, Inc. is an Industry leader in the Design and Fabrication of Engineering Components for Aerospace and Industrial Applications. Our " Design-Build-Low Cost Manufacturing " approach provides our customers with a complete solution to their challenges. Our Lean and Continuous Improvement Philosophy emphasizes efficiency while maintaining the flexibility necessary to support our different Customers. We view our Customers as partners and our goal is to achieve the highest level of Customer Satisfaction.

Founded in 1867, Johnson C. Smith University is a private, close-knit, urban, historically Black university located in Charlotte, N.C. Our University’s Latin motto, “Sit Lux,” or “Let There Be Light,” encourages our students, faculty and staff to shine the lights of learning and service. With a growing national reputation for integrating the liberal arts with business, the sciences and technology, JCSU offers 21 fields of study, including a master’s degree in social work, to more than 1,000 students from a variety of ethnic, socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds. The University’s excellent academic programs focus on servant leadership, civic engagement and global responsibility to produce students who share in the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation.