Kyocera Precision Tools, Inc. Announces Hendersonville Headquarters
On July 16, 2014 Kyocera celebrated the creation of a new, wholly-owned subsidiary, Kyocera Precision Tools, Incorporated (KPTI). The creation of the new company follows a consolidation of Kyocera’s North American cutting tool operations in the indexable, micro-tool, and printed circuit board (PCB) cutting tool markets. The recently formed company will be headquartered in Hendersonville, ...read more
Made in Henderson County Video
We have worked with our friends in local industry and the Henderson County Public Schools to produce a short video that highlights some of the misconceptions and realities of today’s manufacturing career opportunities and work environment. Eighteen middle school students enrolled in Career Technical Education courses were interviewed about their perception of manufacturing as a ...read more
Elkamet Announces Growth & New Jobs
East Flat Rock, NC – Germany-based Elkamet, announced plans for an expansion which would allow for the addition of a new plastics-related product to support existing and new business in the automotive sector. The $2,350,000 plus investment in machinery and equipment will begin this fall, with production slated to begin in early 2015. The new ...read more
BorgWarner Builds Connection with Henderson County Public Schools
On Friday, February 21, 2014 in partnership with Made in Henderson County, educators from Henderson County Public Schools participated in a lunch and tour of BorgWarner Thermal Systems’ 170,000 square foot manufacturing facility. BorgWarner has been located in Fletcher, NC since 1999, growing to 275 full-time employees. The thermal division is responsible for developing and ...read more
ASG (AGI Shorewood) Announces $8.5M Expansion & 50 New Jobs
East Flat Rock, NC – ASG (AGI Shorewood), a global packaging company that specializes in the development of innovative solutions for the consumer products segment, announces plans to expand the company’s Henderson County, NC facility. The expansion is expected to add 50 new jobs, with average wages exceeding $40,000 per year, surpassing the county’s annual ...read more
Made in Henderson County Connects Schools & Blue Ridge Metals Corporation
On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Blue Ridge Metals Corporation (BRM) advanced the Made in Henderson County campaign by hosting Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers and guidance counselors from North Henderson High School and Apple Valley Middle School. Factory manager, Steve Sheppard and Human Resource Supervisor, Melissa Bradley spent time with the group over lunch, ...read more
Made in Henderson County Connects Schools & Diamond Brand
On Wednesday, November 6, 2013 the Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development (HCPED) and Diamond Brand Manufacturing continued the Made in Henderson County campaign by hosting Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers and guidance counselors from Hendersonville Middle School, Hendersonville High School and Balfour Education Center. The group participated in a luncheon with Diamond Brand’s ...read more
Made in Henderson County Campaign Connects Students & Industry
The Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development (HCPED) kicked off ‘Made in Henderson County’, a coordinated effort established to enhance connectivity between manufacturing businesses and Henderson County Public Schools on National Manufacturing Day 2013. The campaign was developed in collaboration with Henderson County manufacturing employers and the school system, focused on promoting local industry, the ...read more