Rutherford County Economic Development Commission |
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A Resource for Local Industry Issue: 15, February 2009 |
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Save the Date - March 19th |
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Thursday, March 19th the Economic Development Commission will present a Forum on the growing manufacturing sector of Alternative Energies. Representatives from the Appalachian State University Energy Center will be here to discuss possible industrial manufacturing components. EDC Director, Tom Johnson stated, "the purpose of this forum is to uncover potential manufacturing growth opportunities in the alternative energy sector, specifically for Rutherford County manufacturers."
Invitations will be sent to all existing industry in the coming weeks with time and location indicated. Please join us for this exciting event. |
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Industry Profile: Aallied Die Casting |
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Founded In: Aallied Die Casting of North Carolina opened its doors in April of 1988 President/Owner: It is owned by RCM Industries, headquartered in Franklin Park, IL. The president is R.C. Marconi. The local operation is run by Michael Nowak, Vice President of Manufacturing.
Number of Employees: 130
Parent Company: RCM Industries in Franklin Park, IL
Location: 401 Aallied Drive, Rutherfordton Manufactures at Local Plant: Custom aluminum die casting serving a variety of industries including lawn & garden, industrial equipment, automotive, recreational vehicles, climate control equipment, and natural gas distribution equipment.
Other Plant/Facility Locations:
- Aallied Die Casting of Illinois, Franklin Park, IL
- Inland Die Casting, Wheeling, IL
- Imperial Die Casting, Liberty, SC
"Over the past 20 years we have been able to build a skilled and dedicated workforce that has made our facility in Rutherfordton one of the finest, world class aluminum foundries in the country. Our diversification of markets served has given us some measure of protection in the current economic conditions in recent months. We are well positioned for a turn around in the economy."
- Don Kilburg, Executive Vice President for RCM Industries.
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The Economic Development Office is here to serve you as best we can. Please let us know if we can assist you in your own expansion possibilities, customer relocations, workforce data, etc. Thomas L. Johnson, CEcD, HLM Kerry Giles Mary Taylor Brenda Watson 142 E. Main Street, Suite 100 Forest City, NC 28043 828.248.1716 (w), 828.248.1771 (f)
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