Manufacturing Awareness Week Events

September 29, 2015

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems is the world’s most comprehensive supplier of entrance automation solutions. This Open House Event includes the opportunity to learn more about this dynamic manufacturer and tour their high-tech facility.

Attendees must register to attend the event. Walk ins will not be able to participate. ALL ATTENDEES MUST WEAR CLOSED TOED SHOES AND NO HIGH HEELS. Unfortunately, attendees who are not properly attired will not be able to tour the facility. Attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

4:00 pm – Facility Tour and Presentation

4:30 pm – Facility Tour and Presentation 

5:00 pm – Facility Tour and Presentation

September 29, 2015

Vanguard Pai Lung has been manufacturing precision, quality and innovative custom designed knitting machines in the USA since 1918. Join us for this Open House Event to see the latest engineering technology in the development and production of high speed knitting machines. Attendees will experience presentations along with facility tours.

Attendees must register for the event–walk ins will not be able to attend. ALL ATTENDEES MUST WEAR LONG PANTS AND CLOSED TOED SHOES. NO HIGH HEELS. Unfortunately, attendees not wearing the proper attire will not be able to tour the facility. Attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

1:00 pm – Facility Tour and Presentation 

3:00 pm – Facility Tour and Presentation

September 29, 2015

For over a century, Charlotte Pipe has been manufacturing pipe and fillings, employing more than 1,200 loyal, hard-working Americans. All products are proudly made in the USA. Charlotte Pipe is the largest manufacturer of DWV pipe and fittings in the United States and operates one of the largest fittings molding facilities in the world.

This Open House Event will feature presentations and a tour of this state-of-the-art facility. This Open House Event is an invitation only event–unfortunately, walk ins will not be permitted. ALL ATTENDEES MUST WEAR LONG PANTS AND CLOSED TOE FLAT SHOES. NO HIGH HEELS. Attendees not properly attired will not be able to tour the facility.

Invitation Only Event 

September 30, 2015

Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc., an international medical technology company, will provide presentations, facility tour, and light refreshments for attendees. Attendees will experience the latest technology for producing products used in the Preanalytics and BioScience fields.

Attendees must register for the tour–walk ins are not accepted. ALL ATTENDEES MUST WEAR LONG PANTS AND CLOSED TOE SHOES FOR SAFETY. NO HIGH HEELS. Unfortunately, any attendees not properly attired will not be able to take the tour. Attendees must have a parent or guardian present if under 16 years old and attendees must be at least 11 years old.

4:00  – 7:00 pm – Facility Tour and Presentation

September 30, 2015

With more than 75 years of industry experience, Goulston is a market leader in the chemicals sector. While much of our experience and history is in the synthetic fibers area, we also have developed expertise in other surface modification technologies. Our mission at Goulston is to be the global leader in surface modification technologies by providing our customers with innovative products and services that are consistently superior in technology, quality, performance and value.

This Open House Event will include presentations, a facility tour, and light refreshments for attendees. Attendees must register for the tour–walks ins will not be able to attend. ALL ATTENDEES MUST WEAR LONG PANTS AND CLOSED TOE, FLAT SHOES FOR SAFETY. NO HIGH HEELS. Unfortunately, any attendees not properly attired will not be able to take the tour. Attendees must have a parent or guardian present if under the age of 16 years old.

5:30 – 7:30 pm – Facility Tour and Presentation 

September 30, 2015

Scott Safety, a Tyco business, is a premier manufacturer of innovative respiratory and personal protective equipment and safety devices for firefighters, industrial workers, police squads, militaries, homeland security forces, and rescue teams around the world. This global manufacturer is headquartered in Monroe, NC.

This Open House Event will feature presentations and a tour of this state-of-the-art facility. Attendees MUST register–walk ins will not be able to participate. ALL ATTENDEES MUST WEAR LONG PANTS AND CLOSED TOE, FLAT SHOES. NO HIGH HEELS. Attendees not properly attired will not be able to tour the facility. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

4:30 pm – Facility Tour and Presentation

6:00 pm – Facility Tour and Presentation

October 1, 2015

4:00  – 7:00 pm – Showcase, Networking with Manufacturers

This event is open to the public, including students, parents, teachers, veterans and anyone interested in manufacturing in Union County. Manufacturers will present table-top exhibits and videos showing the products made in Union County. In addition, some manufacturers will have representatives on hand to discuss current job openings at their facilities.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about manufacturing and the exciting high tech processes and equipment used in today’s manufacturing.

October 2, 2015

Private Celebration Event
The purpose of this celebration event is to thank local manufacturing leaders for their contributions to Union County NC. This event will include a key note speaker, proclamations of appreciation from local government officials, and certificates of appreciation.  

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