Helping NC Manufacturers Compete through Testing and R&D

Organization:

Catawba Valley Community College

Amount:

$200,000.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Catawba

Year:

2010

Description:

This Golden LEAF grant will allow the Manufacturing Solutions Center (MSC), a component of Catawba Valley Community College, to purchase equipment to expand the testing, rapid prototyping, and other service capabilities that it provides to North Carolina businesses. The capabilities acquired through the equipment purchased with Golden LEAF funds is in demand by local companies. The services that MSC offers are necessary for manufacturers to move innovations from lab to production and into the marketplace. During 2008-2009, MSC clients increased sales by $2.8 million.

Contact:

Mr. Daniel C. St. Louis2550 Highway70 SEHickory, North Carolina 28602(828) 327-7000

Areas Served:

Alexander/Catawba

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