Record #:

14199

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Several prosperous industries, such as cotton and marble, neat and attractive homes, and a fine back country help to make Oakboro, North Carolina a substantial community.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 17 Issue 43, Mar 1950, p6-7, map, f

Subject(s):

Oakboro--Description and travel; Oakboro--Economic conditions

Record #:

44089

Author(s):

Ellis, Kevin

Abstract:

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry is one of North Carolina's largest privately held companies, employing a workforce of 2700 across 10 plants in eight states. This includes 530, who work in the new location in Oakboro in Stanly County. Plastics now represent about 60 percent of the firm's business, while the remaining 40 percent focuses on iron pipes. The company opened in 1901. Hooper Hardison is CEO.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 43 Issue 12, December 2023, p54-57, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Iron pipe manufacturing--Charlotte; Charlotte Pipe and Foundry; Stanly County--Industry; Oakboro--Economic conditions