"Improving and growing the manufacturing base in Southeastern North Carolina"
October 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.
Thanks IRR for a great Oct. CFMP Meeting!
We had more than 50 CFMP members and partners attend our 10/17/23 meeting at the IRR facility in Leland. Tours, networking, refreshments, and presentation by NC State IES Division were provided.
NC State IES Division
Organized for us by Susan Barber of NC State's Industry Expansion Solutions Division, Phil Mintz, Executive Director, gave an excellent presentation showing CFMP members how IES can help us. For more information click here.
Karen Barefoot will be Keynote Speaker
Our own Karen Barefoot of IRR will be the keynote speaker at the 2nd annual Women Entrepreneur Summit during the week of National Entrepreneurship, hosted by BCC and the Small Business Center on 11/13/23 at the main campus in Supply, Odell Williamson Auditorium.
MAGROUP Enters Canada Aerospace Market
Our own Jim Flock announced 10/4/23 that MAGROUP a leading provider of landing gear systems and composite aerostructure components for aircraft platforms acquired Tecnickrome Aeronautique Inc, and CFN Precision Ltd, respectively – wholly-owned subsidiaries of SUMITOMO Precision Products Co. Ltd.
Rulmeca Celebrates 20th Anniversary in Wilmington
Rulmeca Corporation celebrated its 20th anniversary on 10/1/23. Mike Gawinski and Jay Graham, co-founders of the company, were honored with "20 Years of Passion" awards.
Highland Roofing Names Nick Neufang
Highland Roofing Company has named Nick Neufang Wilmington Account Manager, where he will manage Highland’s repair, maintenance and reroof services at all types of commercial facilities in the Cape Fear region. 
Cape Fear Community College Mfg. Day Expo

The Manufacturing Day Expo on 11/15/23 from 9am to 1pm is a great opportunity for your business to showcase current openings to CFCC students/graduates and the general public as well as to engage middle and high school students to begin thinking about career opportunities in manufacturing. Interactive displays are welcome!
CFMP Plaques - order deadline is 11/30/2023
Several members ordered plaques at our October meeting, but there is still time to order your CFMP membership plaque. The price is approximately $50. To order contact Mike Gawinski with (1.) how your company name should appear and (2.) the year you joined CFMP.
CFMP Stickers
now available
CFMP stickers are available to help promote our group. Place them on office doors, vehicle bumpers, hard hats, etc. Price is $17.00/dozen. Clear and white are available. To order them contact Mike Gawinski.
CFCC Offers Training
CFCC MPACT Vendor, Bill Goebel, will provide a workshop, Systematic Troubleshooting & Team Building. Seating is limited to 21, so please reserve seats as soon as possible.
 
This training is valued at $500 per person if registering directly. To register click here:
PMP/CAPM Training
Cape Fear Community College is partnering with Teach Path to offer these project management courses. To register click here
NC Workforce Credentials Review – This short (5-question) survey was developed through the NC Workforce Credentials partnership (myFutureNC, employers, NCCCS, DPI, Department of Commerce, Governor’s Office) and will help us better understand the non-degree workforce credentials that North Carolina employers value when they hire and promote. The survey asks employers to identify credentials they look for in their occupational cluster(s). (Note that an employer typically has employees representing more than one occupational cluster; the survey allows for review in more than one area.)
Cape Fear Manufacturing Partnership Welcomes New Members and Partners:
  • Cape Fear Mold and Tool
  • Champion Valves Inc.
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.





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3200 Corporate Dr, Suite D
Wilmington, NC 28405