Record #:

19461

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Hamlin Casting Corp., located in Pilot Mountain, is the most productive U.S. foundry that makes money molding metal with sand. The technique is called sand-casting and was developed by the Chinese centuries ago. Hamlin began using a similar technique in 1946. The company began in Illinois but moved to Pilot Mountain in 1985. The company has sand-cast over sixty million pounds of parts for the marine, electrical, trucking, aerospace, and other industries.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 33 Issue 5, May 2013, p62-67, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Foundries--Pilot Mountain; Hamlin Casting Corp. (Pilot Mountain)

Record #:

19947

Author(s):

Dunn, Erin

Abstract:

Fresh Market, a family-owned business, opened its first store in Greensboro in the early 1980s. The format of the store is based on a European market and has proven appealing to customers. Whole Foods is its nearest competitor. Fresh Market now has 130 stores in 25 states and 10,000 employees. Net sales topped $1.3 billion last year. Although sales have slipped slightly, the company still plans to open 16 to 22 stores this year, with 4 in Houston in its first foray into Texas.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 33 Issue 5, May 2013, p54-61, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Chain stores; Family-owned business enterprises--Greensboro; Fresh Market