manufacturing
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Megasites As Economic Engines? Not So Fast...
Economic development officials in the state have wanted an automotive plant for decades. So much so that they've been preparing several megasites in and near the Triad to attract automakers or oth
Ashley Furniture Hiring Hundreds In Davie County
Ashley Furniture says it plans to hire 454 new workers in Davie County after the state promised the company nearly $10 million in tax breaks.
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Local Textile Company Makes A 'Seamless' Transition To Spur Growth
An Asheboro textile company that's been in business for over a century has been pivoting away from its once signature product. For years, Acme-McCrary thrived on manufacturing sheer pantyhose. It was steady work and always in demand. But when that industry began to decline, the company decided to shift to a new type of apparel. The Triad Business Journal's Katie Arcieri has been reporting on their transition. For this week's business report, she tells WFDD's Emily McCord that they're going seamless.