Advanced Manufacturing & Materials

North Carolina is home to a strong, robust manufacturing industry accounting for 20.85% of the total output in the state and employing 10.7% of the workforce (source: National Association of Manufacturers).  The manufacturing industry in the state ranges from small machine shops to large multinational corporations within several manufacturing sectors.  

NCMBC-Hosted Webinars and In-Person Events

• March 18-19, 2026 – Defense Industrial Sustainment for Combat Systems Summit
• June 9, 2026 – Combat Systems Quarterly Industry Forum
• September 15, 2026 – Combat Systems Quarterly Industry Forum
• December 8, 2026 – Combat Systems Quarterly Industry Forum

State Resources.

• Coming soon.

Key Contracts and Prime Vendors

• Coming soon.

Key Buying Agencies

• Coming soon.

Industry Contact.

• Rick Gilmore, gilmorer@ncmbc.us