"Improving and growing the manufacturing base in Southeastern North Carolina"
December 2023 Newsletter
The Cape Fear Manufacturing Partnership (CFMP) newsletter helps keep our manufacturer and service partner members informed on relevant topics in southeastern North Carolina. Send your suggestions on newsletter topics to the editor shown below.
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Season's Greetings
The Cape Fear Manufacturing Partnership steering committee sends our warmest greetings to all CFMP members and partners during the beautiful Christmas season. Have a wonderful holiday time everyone!
Conversation on Opportunity Youth
All CFMP members and partners are encouraged to participate in this worthwhile event in Leland, NC. Here is an opportunity to meet with and discuss issues around the youth of our area and, possibly, find your next star employee. 
Triosim Corporation Acquires Somarakis

Triosim announced its recent acquisition of Somarakis, a Kalama, WA based manufacturer of vacuum pumps and compressors for the pulp and paper industry. Triosim is now the sole global source for the brand. Click here for info.
EXIM Bank Honors Flow Sciences
Recently named one of eight "2022 Exporters of the Year" by the Export-Import Bank of the US, Flow Sciences' Steve Janz said, "We are thankful to EXIM bank...this honor is a credit to our Flow Sciences team members for their continued commitment to growth, innovation, and excellence in global manufacturing".
Leland Hosts Summit
The town of Leland will be hosting Life Science & Medical Technology Summit in 2024. The event's mission is to bring together industry and academia where each side can hear what the other is working on and develop relationships to further those efforts.

Flow Sciences Will Help CFMP Members
A Certified Global Business Professional and member of the North Carolina District Export Council, Steve Janz of Flow Sciences stated, "We at Flow Sciences wish to help the CFMP members build 'Trade DNA' and improve their export capabilities". Click here for more info.
SCC Engineering Academy
Southeastern Community College, Whiteville, NC, is offering an Engineering Academy and Advanced Manufacturing Academy beginning January 23, 2023. Click here to register and view additional classes.
Manual Machining Technology I
Section# 46839
Dates: 1/08/24 - 5/08/24
Days: Mon & Weds
Times: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Location: Main Campus, D-110
Cost: $202.50
BCC Announced Machining Courses
Bettina C. Davidson, Brunswick Community College, announced two machining courses for the spring 2024 term.
CNC Machining Technology I
Section# 46840
Dates: 1/09/24 - 5/09/24
Days: Tues & Thurs
Times: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Location: Main Campus, D-110
Cost: $202.50
NCWORKS Job Fair December 14, 2023
NC Works is hosting a job fair at 1994 South 17th Street, Wilmington, NC on 12/14/23 from 10 am until 2 pm. For details Contact Zachary McKinney
New CFMP Promotional Flyers Printed
CFMP member companies distributed our new flyer at the CFCC Mfg Day Event on 11/15/23. Two versions were produced. Both versions are also available as a pdf file. To request a copy, contact Mike Gawinski.
PMP/CAPM Training
Cape Fear Community College is partnering with Teach Path to offer these project management courses. To register click here
CFMP Website Job Postings
Don't forget that CFMP has a website which is available to all members and partners. You can add your job postings free of charge. Our current "Employment Opportunities" page lists several companies. Click here.
CFMP Newsletters
You will find past issues of our CFMP newsletter by referring to the CFMP website.
Cape Fear Manufacturing Partnership Welcomes New Members and Partners:
  • Cardinal Metal Works
  • Cape Fear Solar Systems
  • Franco Tools





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