Market at a Glance:

• Wake County, located in the heart of North Carolina’s famed Research Triangle, is home to over 300 companies in the Advanced Manufacturing sector. This includes John Deere, Cisco, and ABB. ~ Wake County Economic Development
• Advanced manufacturing jobs increased 19.4% in Wake County (‘14 – ‘19), compared to the national rate of 4.3%. ~ Wake County Economic Development
• North Carolina ranked 3rd in “Top States Business Climate.” ~ CNBC
• North Carolina is home to 9,785 manufacturers and employs 473,000 workers. ~ NAM
• In 2019, North Carolina ranked 5th Best State for manufacturing. ~ Site Selection Magazine

About the Show

• Get immediate business—57% of the last show’s visitors were looking to purchase within 6 months.
• Meet the decision makers—65% of attendees of the last show had the final decision or significant influence.
• Raleigh visitors demonstrate a critical need for job shop parts and services as over 32% of them traveled more than 90 miles to outsource parts.
• Paid parking with easy break down, no union fees or extra drayage costs.