Record #:

15771

Author(s):

Britt, Suzanne

Abstract:

Woodland, a tiny town (pop. 861), in Northampton County has an economy supported by the making of bargain-priced caskets. The town has a shirt factory; a basket company and a zipper plant have closed. Three companies make caskets for the budget minded--Parker Manufacturing Co. (65 employees); Tar Heel Casket (35 employees); and Terra Sales Inc. (11 employees).

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 10, Oct 1988, p60-62, 65, 67, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Coffin industry--Woodland