
Worldwide Protective Products Expands Specialty Glove Operations in Wilkes County, NC
Worldwide Protective Products made news in early 2012 by changing its long-time name from Manzella Worldwide, then made more news by announcing plans to eventually add 93 full-time jobs to its protective glove and arm sleeve manufacturing operation
Read More »Northwest NC Advanced Materials Initiative Attracts New Companies
The Northwest North Carolina Advanced Materials Cluster, based at Wilkes Community College, helps companies find sites and train workers, and also has advanced equipment capable of rapid prototyping and early project development.
Read More »Building Supply Companies Find Home in Wilkes County
Wilkes County, N.C. is a center for manufacturing home and building products, and includes such major players as Lowe's, Louisiana-Pacific, Gardner Glass and Window World.
Read More »Wilkes County Assets Provide Strong Economic Base for Business
Wilkes County, N.C. is open for business, with an impressive array of sites, incentives and growing top industry sectors.
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