This article showcases our top picks for the best North Carolina based Manufacturing companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Manufacturing industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top North Carolina Manufacturing Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
Lowe’s
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Lowe’s provides the skills you need to manage your home, and offer the best customer services.
Albemarle
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At Albemarle, our nearly 4,000 employees put their ideas and innovations to work every day for communities and customers around the globe
Pyxus
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Pyxus is a manufacturer and provider of agricultural products.
Plantd
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Plantd is a manufacturer of building materials designed for sustainable and carbon-negative homebuilding.
Atom Power
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Atom Power integrates hardware and software into end-to-end power distribution products.
Asklepios BioPharmaceutical
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Asklepios BioPharmaceutical is a biotechnology company developing adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapies for genetic disorders.
Prescient
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Prescient is an achitectural software and design startup leveraging precision off-site manufacturing to enable construction.
Wastequip
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Wastequip designs and manufactures various waste containers and handling equipment.
HZO
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HZO delivers customized protective nano and conformal coatings that safeguard electronics from the most demanding environments.
BWX Technologies
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BWX Technologies Inc. (BWXT) is a supplier of nuclear components and fuel to the U.S. government.
Triad Semiconductor
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Triad Semiconductor develops configurable analog and digital technology and prototypes for the mixed-signal ASIC market.
Von Drehle Corp.
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Von Drehle Corp. is a manufacturer of away-from-home paper products.
Gaia Herbs
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Gaia Herbs manufactures and sells medicinal herbs, offering single herbs, liquid herbal extracts, herbal teas, and Gaia organic products.
Soelect
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Soelect provides engineering solutions and develops solid-state battery components for electric vehicles, power tools, and electronics.
Ndustrial
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Ndustrial offers analytical engines that help businesses control production, improve energy efficiency, and eliminate waste.
PRTI
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PRTI is a waste management technology company offering rubber depolymerization solutions.
Open Book Extracts
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Open Book Extracts is an integrated grower, processor, and manufacturer of premium plant-based products.
SCYNEXIS
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Scynexis engages in drug discovery, development and manufacturing projects in various areas.
ImagineOptix
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ImagineOptix manufactures optical thin films to develop small, low cost, and battery efficient video projectors.
Carpe
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Carpe manufactures an OTC antiperspirant lotion that helps reduce sweaty hands and feet
DE LA FONTAINE
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DE LA FONTAINE is a manufacturing company that offers steel doors and frames products.
Bright Path Laboratories, Inc
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Bright Path Labs patented advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing technology.
Shur-Line
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Shur-Line is a consumer goods company manufacturing paint applications and tools.
SWIR Vision Systems
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SWIR Vision Systems is an infrared imaging company offering the highest resolution IR sensors globally.
Precision Fermentation
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Precision Fermentation offers a real-time monitoring solution that enhances control over the fermentation process.
East Fork
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East Fork designs, manufactures, and sells beautiful, durable ceramic dinnerware using regional materials in Asheville, North Carolina.
Surround Medical System
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Surround Medical System develops 3D X-ray imaging medical devices featuring a carbon nanotube (CNT) X-ray source.
Volvo Trucks North America
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Volvo Trucks North America designs manufacture and sells new and used trucks.
HyperBranch Medical Technology
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HyperBranch Medical Technology develops and commercializes products for the traumatic or surgically-induced wound market.
Vinventions
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Vinventions is the world leader in alternative closures. Using patented co-extrusion technology, Nomacorc’s portfolio of products provides
Imperial Frozen Foods
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Imperial Frozen Foods was formed in 1957 as an extension of the Fruitcrest Preserve Company
Gilero
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Gilero specializes in designing and manufacturing devices for the medical and pharmaceutical industries.
Flexcell
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Flexcell manufactures devices for applying tension, compression, and fluid shear to cells in 2D and 3D cultures.
ScentAir
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ScentAir is a provider of commercial scent solutions for the global hospitality, retail, healthcare, and entertainment industries.
Minerva Lithium
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Minerva Lithium develops direct lithium extraction technology to provide global solutions to lithium brine industries.
Warren Oil
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Warren Oil is a chemical manufacturing company that provides wholesale distribution of petroleum and petroleum products.
Kyma Technologies
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Kyma’s mission is to create innovative materials & device technologies that support a greener planet and a better quality of life.
Levee Medical
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Levee Medical develops and manufactures urological devices with the focus of improving recovery outcomes for radical prostatectomy patients.
BNNano
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BNNano is an Advanced Manufacturing Company focused on the development and manufacturing of nanomaterials.
EpiCypher
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EpiCypher develops and manufactures novel products and tools for epigenetics and chromatin biology research.
InnAVasc Medical
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InnAVasc Medical is a medical device company that designs and develops products for vascular access for hemodialysis.
Reichhold
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Reichhold is one of the world’s largest suppliers of unsaturated polyester resins for composites and a leading supplier of coating resins
CHARLES & COLVARD LTD
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Charles & Colvard, Ltd. is the sole source worldwide for moissanite, a unique created gemstone with exceptional brilliance.
Charter Medical
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Charter Medical is committed to providing quality products and excellent service on-time every day.
Honeywell
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Honeywell International is a technology and manufacturing company that offers energy, safety, and security solutions and technologies.
Trio Labs
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Trio Labs is engaged in high volume additive manufacturing of precision metal and ceramic components for healthcare applications.
Polarean
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Polarean is manufacturer and service provider for noble gas polarizer devices and ancillary instruments.
Tryton Medical
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Tryton Medical manufactures and sells stent systems for the treatment of bifurcation lesions.
Tryon Distributing
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Tryon Distributing is a wholesaler, distributor, and manufacture of beer, wine, and spirits.
HexaTech
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HexaTech develops single crystalline aluminum nitride substrates for electronic and optoelectronic semiconductor devices.
Astral Buoyancy
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Astral Buoyancy specializes in design and manufacturing extras, T-shirts, men’s and women’s jackets, youth jackets, and canine products.
Lolly Wolly Doodle
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LWD works together as a team and as a family, driven by a shared set of CORE VALUES.
Insource Performance Solutions
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Insource Performance Solutions is a logistics company providing manufacturing and distribution services.
Redbud Labs
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Redbud Labs develops and manufactures MEMS and microfluidics technologies for the life science industry.
Stiletto Manufacturing
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Stiletto Manufacturing produces and manufactures attainable and fast sailboats.
Atmospheric Plasma Solutions
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Atmospheric Plasma Solutions develops plasma power supplies and delivery systems.
KeraNetics
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KeraNetics is a biomaterials company manufacturing keratin-based products for use in therapeutic and regenerative medical applications.
Without A Trace Foods
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Without A Trace Foods believes kids should not be defined by their allergies.
Induction Food Systems
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Induction Food Systems is a solid-state heating solution that improves food and beverage manufacturing and product development.
WISER Systems
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WISER Systems is develops a smart system to automatically track the location of key assets like equipment, containers, pallets, etc.
GridBridge
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GridBridge is developing and enabling breakthrough power delivery systems for vital applications worldwide.
International Agriculture Group
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International Agriculture Group produces innovative tropical ingredients for the natural products and food and beverage markets.
Aries
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Aries manufactures masks from an engineered fabric technology providing high levels of protective filtration combined with breathability.
PowerSecure International
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PowerSecure International provides utility and energy technologies to electric utilities and their industrial and commercial customers.
Cutting Edge Spine
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Cutting Edge Spine is a medical device company that develops and distributes new generation spinal technologies.
React Innovations
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React Innovations manufactures non-invasive neuromuscular therapy devices that use in atrophy prevention and pain management.
Kerdea Technologies
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Kerdea Technologies develops micro-chip oxygen sensors designed to monitor the oxygen content in the exhaust gases.
Integra Foods
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Integra Foods is part of the Poultry Product Manufacturing Industry.
Smart Material Solutions
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Smart Material Solutions provides manufacturing, nanofabrication, metamaterials, and clean energy solutions.
Talus Ridge
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Talus Ridge manufactures bullet protective gear to provide comfort and protection to law enforcement officers.
Mirimichi Green Express
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Mirmichi Green is a premier developer of next-generation biotechnology for soil amendments, bio-stimulants, fertilizers, and pesticides.
Novo Aero Technology
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Novo Aero Technology is an aerospace technology that enables an aircraft to take off and land vertically.
Renaissance Fiber
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Renaissance Fiber is focusing on the production of high-quality fiber from industrial hemp.
LigaTrap
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LigaTrap is a privately held manufacturer of antibody purification resins.
Plastic Packaging
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Plastic Packaging is a manufacturer of superior flexible packaging products.
AEF Sales
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AEF Sales is a developer of control and monitoring equipment for individual or multipoint heater installation.
Optoniks
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Optoniks operates as a optical metrology company focusing on electronics enabling technology.
Applied System Technologies
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Applied System Technologies is a supplier and distributor of aluminum piping systems.
Revmotiv Technology Co
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EV Motors, Controllers, Battery Management Systems, Torque Control Unit
Yale
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Yale is a lock, door hardware, and electronic door lock manufacturer that offers security solutions to homes, offices, and more since 1840.
Independent Optical Laboratories
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IOL is a fully-automated wholesale optical lab producing free-form designs and advanced anti-reflective coatings.
BTI Targetry
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BTI Targetry specializes in the development and deployment of high-performance targets for radionuclide production.
Ascent Bio-Nano Technologies
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Ascent Bio-Nano Technologies engages in the development and commercialization of acoustofluidic chips and instruments.
PhotoCide Protection
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PhotoCide Protection develops self-disinfecting materials such fabrics, plastics, and coatings based on a disruptive technology.
HOLLO medical
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HOLLO is a building product for inhaler-users who are frustrated with cumbersome valved holding chambers.
MercuryGate International
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MercuryGate provides transportation management software.
Multi3D
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Multi3D develops 3D printing filament for the printing of electronics.
Unifi
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Unifi is a producer and processor of multi-filament polyester and nylon textured yarns.
National Millwork
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National Millwork is a full-service door, hardware, and millwork company that is a supplier and subcontractor to the construction industry.
Radiance
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American high-tech consumer electronics manufacturer that designs, engineers, and markets virtual reality personal computing systems.
SPX Technologies
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SPX Technologies is a supplier of engineered products and technologies for HVAC measurement markets.
Arbovax
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Arbovax engages in the preclinical and clinical development of vaccine products for the prophylactic treatment of arthropod-borne diseases.
SPX FLOW
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SPX FLOW is a manufacturing company that helps customers lower costs, increase uptime, save energy, reduce waste, and improve quality.
Safe N Clear
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Safe N Clear manufactures and markets surgical face masks made from polyethylene film, with antibacterial and antiviral agents incorporated.
Implus
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Implus has evolved to become an innovative manufacturer of consumer goods and accessories.
Telli Technologies
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Telli Technologies develops sensors for SiC and GaN power electronics.
Cornerstone Building Brands
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Cornerstone Building Brands provide complete building solutions for the residential and commercial markets.
Martin Marietta
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Martin Marietta Materials supplies the products to build the world around you. They are the nation’s second largest producer of