Novaflex® is always at the cutting edge of design and manufacture of hose products for new and emerging industries as well as offering the most comprehensive solutions for industrial, commercial and residential markets with the versatility needed to fill specialized orders quickly and affordably. Novaflex® serves a multitude of industries including; offshore, marine, automotive, industrial manufacturing, rail, petroleum, aquaculture, pulp & paper including wood-working, waste management, food & beverage, construction, mining and many other industries which require the safe and efficient transfer or movement of gaseous, liquid or solid/semi-solid material. Novaflex’s brands are known internationally as innovation and quality benchmarks within each industry in which they operate. This is attributed to an end-user application focus, along with a proven track record of providing unique, customized turnkey solutions for the most challenging engineering and application specific issues. Novaflex Group® is a privately-owned North American designer and manufacturer of hose, duct, connectors, venting and chimney products for the safe and efficient movement of air, liquid, and material. An industry leader, Novaflex® quality products are sold across North America and throughout the world. | Novaflex Hose is a leading manufacturer of flexible hose and ducting products designed for superior flexibility, high temperature, chemical and abrasion resistance. Novaflex offers a complete line of material handling, petroleum, chemical, mining and food grade hoses, expansion joints and connectors. Available with custom end configurations from built-in lined flanges to beaded ends, in a complete range of tube compounds and gauges for added resistance to abrasion, heat and corrosive conditions. Expansion joints and connectors are also available with custom end configurations from built-in lined flanges to beaded ends. Novaflex also offers flexible ducting manufactured with both external mechanical lock and encapsulated wire styles. Applications include ultra-high temperature fume control up to 1800°F, chemical fume control, diesel exhaust and abrasive material handling, Novaflex offers extruded thermo-plastic ducts and hoses for use in material handling, clean-room environments, fume control, welding exhaust, agriculture, and cable conduit and custom OEM applications. | Novaflex Hose is a leading manufacturer of flexible ducting and hose products designed for superior flexibility, high temperature; chemical and abrasion resistance. Novaflex offers a broad range of extruded thermo-plastic ducts, material handling, petroleum, food grade, chemical and mining hoses and marine hose products. Expansion joints and connectors are available with custom end configurations from built-in lined flanges to beaded ends, in a complete range of tube compounds and gauges.
North Carolina State University
Our programs/coursework combines chemistry, engineering, microbiology, food, bioprocessing, nutrition, and sensory science. We provide a world-renowned education and engage with stakeholders to solve industry-related problems. Our professional/industry relationships with national centers are built upon research, teaching, and extension programs. Over 100 faculty/staff and 500+ students are spread throughout NC – Raleigh: Schaub Hall and Howling Cow Dairy Education Center and Creamery, Kannapolis: Plants for Human Health Institute, Morehead City: Center for Marine Sciences and Technology.
North Carolina State University- Wood Products Technical Services
The Hodges Wood Products Technical Service Center is a specialized unit of NC State’s Department of Forest Biomaterials, focused on providing expert solutions to the wood industry. Since 1960, Hodges has delivered in-depth analyses and material testing to address a wide range of technical and production challenges. Housed in a 20,000 sq. ft. facility equipped with advanced woodworking and testing equipment, the center serves as the industry’s premier resource for technical support. Backed by internationally recognized faculty, the center delivers comprehensive services that help industry partners improve product quality, optimize processes, and enhance overall efficiency. From evaluating product performance to improving wood utilization techniques, Hodges provides practical, research-driven solutions tailored to real-world needs.
North Carolina Biotechnology Center
North Carolina has nurtured and invested in its life sciences sector since the dawn of biotechnology four decades ago, resulting in its position today as a global life sciences leader. Biomanufacturing, gene and cell therapy, regenerative medicine and clinical services are among the state’s core strengths. Despite challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, North Carolina’s life sciences sector has grown steadily. Across the state, there are 810+ life sciences companies, including leaders such as Amgen, Baxter, Biogen, CSL Seqirus, Eli Lilly and Company, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, GSK, ICON, IQVIA, Labcorp, Merck, Novo Nordisk, Parexel, Pfizer, Syneos Health and Thermo Fisher Scientific. The 2022 TEConomy Report says North Carolina’s growth has outpaced most U.S. life sciences hubs. Fierce Biotech says our Research Triangle region is the nation’s fourth-leading hub for biotech activity. North Carolina’s life sciences workforce is 75,000 employees strong and growing steadily. The state’s continuum of training programs and long-standing public-private partnerships have been key to meeting life sciences companies’ needs. Scientific innovations from our renowned research universities are steadily advancing technologies and seeding spinouts. The state’s scientific infrastructure includes five medical schools, four pharmacy schools and three comprehensive cancer centers. North Carolina-based organizations received $2.4 billion in NIH awards in FY2021, ranking our state consistently among the nation’s top research hubs. North Carolina has long been recognized as a business-friendly state because of its low taxes, low business costs, and favorable legal and regulatory environment. In 2022, it was heralded as: • Top state for business by CNBC • Best business climate by Site Selection magazine • State of the Year by Business Facilities magazine. In 2025, the corporate income tax rate will drop to 2.25% and continue to decrease to 0% in 2030. Business operating costs in North Carolina are lower than in almost every leading U.S. life sciences hub. At the heart of the state’s life sciences leadership is the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, a private, state-funded nonprofit. NCBiotech provides resources and connections that help life sciences entrepreneurs and companies thrive in North Carolina. NCBiotech supports the progression of ideas from research lab to marketplace by investing in technology development through academic grants and in company development through loans. NCBiotech is headquartered in the Research Triangle Park, with regional offices in Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville, Wilmington and Winston-Salem. Visit booth #235 and engage with NCBiotech and our partners: Biogen, the BioPharma Crescent, the Catalyst BioCampus, the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance/Select CLT, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, Hub RTP, UNC Innovation Carolina, and Wake County Economic Development. | x | The North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech) is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1984 that accelerates life science innovation and economic development across the state. Its programs support job growth, company creation, research, education, and industry partnerships, helping build a globally competitive life sciences ecosystem. NCBiotech operates from its headquarters in Research Triangle Park with five regional offices—including Charlotte— to advance local life science opportunities.
North Carolina Department of Ag & Consumer Services
North Carolina is a source of fresh produce and horticultural products year round. Located in the upper southeast of the US, we can source to your customers quickly and efficiently throughout all 12 months.
North Carolina Dept. of Agriculture
The Got to Be NC Pavilion in the busy South Hall will feature eight of our members; Homegrown Family Foods, Tidewater Grain Co., Spicewalla, Hickory Nut Gap Meats, DePalo Foods, Hampton Farms Peanuts, Burch farms and Garner Foods. Homegrown Family Foods sources locally grown whole wheat and corn to mill a variety of specialty mixes and grits, flour and cornmeal. They have been consistently milling roughly 800 million pounds of flour every week. The flour is shipped to grocery stores, restaurants, bakeries, and food manufacturing facilities all across the country. Tidewater Gain Co. specializes in Carolina Gold rice on their coastal farm in Oriental and is a totally sustainable family and farmer owned. This is the first NC rice farmer in over 120 years, to grow Carolina Gold Rice, their flagship product. Tidewater grows and mills their rice on the farm and offer current harvest, GMO free white and brown rice as well as middlins or rice grits, rice flour and a specialty long-grain variety of Carolina Gold Rice called Santee Gold to both retail and wholesale customers. Spicewalla sources directly from quality suppliers in small quantities, anywhere from twenty-five to one hundred pounds in a delivery. This method of buying and receiving smaller shipments ensures the freshness of the product not only for our benefit, but for the benefit of our customers. Hampton has carefully cultivated relationships with farmers to ensure their products’ quality from seed to shelf. Headquartered in Severn, North Carolina, acquisition by Hampton Farms has allowed for increased quality and variety. Acquired Tanner Nut Company of Tarboro, North Carolina – which now serves as the Hampton Farms Specialty Division producing Honey Roasted Cashews, Honey Chipotle Peanuts and Wildernuts™ Nut Trios. Hampton Farms introduces an organic line of peanut butter. Hickory Nut Gap since 1916. Pasture raised pork and beef. Employs managed grazing practices, which involve careful planning and observation, and frequent movement of herds. This leads to an animal impact on the land that enriches the soil and feeds the microbial life underground. Winston-Salem based Garner Foods began producing a wide variety of sauces, including Texas Pete in 1929.Today, Garner Foods now offers international flavors, ¡Sabor! by Texas Pete® Mexican-Style Hot Sauce and CHA! by Texas Pete® Sriracha Sauce. Green Mountain Gringo® Salsa remains the freshest jarred salsa on the market. Green Mountain Gringo® is Non-GMO Verified—and all Garner Foods products are certified Gluten-Free! Established in 1950 in Faison, NC, Burch Farms specializes in sweet potatoes, greens, and cabbage. Burch Farms is a family-owned enterprise with brothers, Jimmy Sr., Ted, and Bill Burch at the helm, driving the farm to success over the years. Today, Burch Farms commands over 8,000 acres of farmland and stands as a significant player in the local agricultural landscape, contributing to the vitality of its community.
North Carolina Gun Collectors Association
Eric Olson – Legacy of the Gun Firearms historian and collector Eric Olson presents the Hugh Miller Colt Single Action, a documented San Saba County Sheriff and Texas Ranger firearm, displayed with supporting materials highlighting its provenance and role in frontier law enforcement. www.legacyofthegun.com
North Carolina
North Carolina has invested the life sciences for the past 40 years, resulting in its position today as a global life sciences leader. Biomanufacturing, gene and cell therapy, research and development, and clinical research are among the state’s core strengths. In December 2023, JLL named Raleigh-Durham as the top biomanufacturing hub in the United States. There are 830+ life sciences companies statewide, including leaders such as Amgen, Baxter, Biogen, CSL Seqirus, Eli Lilly, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, GSK, ICON, IQVIA, Labcorp, Merck, Novo Nordisk, Parexel, Pfizer, Syneos Health and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Per the 2022 TEConomy Report, North Carolina’s growth has outpaced most U.S. life sciences hubs. North Carolina’s life sciences workforce is 75,000 employees strong and growing steadily. The state’s continuum of training programs and long-standing public-private partnerships have been key to meeting life sciences companies’ need for talent. Scientific innovations from our renowned research universities are steadily advancing technologies and seeding spinouts. The state’s scientific infrastructure includes five medical schools, four pharmacy schools and three comprehensive cancer centers. North Carolina-based organizations received $2.2 billion in NIH awards in FY2022, ranking our state consistently among the nation’s top research hubs. North Carolina has long been recognized as a business-friendly state because of its low taxes, low business costs, and favorable legal and regulatory environment. In 2023, it was heralded as the Top State for Business by CNBC and Best Business Climate by Site Selection magazine. In 2025, the corporate income tax rate will drop to 2.25% and continue to decrease to 0% by 2030. Business operating costs in North Carolina are lower than in most leading U.S. life sciences hub. At the heart of the state’s life sciences leadership is the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, a private, state-funded nonprofit. NCBiotech provides resources and connections that help life sciences entrepreneurs and companies thrive in North Carolina. NCBiotech supports the progression of ideas from research lab to marketplace by investing in technology development through academic grants and in company development through loans. NCBiotech is headquartered in the Research Triangle Park, with regional offices in Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville, Wilmington and Winston-Salem. Visit booth #1711 and engage with NCBiotech and our partners. | Since 1984, the North Carolina Biotechnology Center has lead life sciences technology-based economic development for the state by supporting the progression of ideas from the research lab to the marketplace. A private, non-profit state-funded corporation, NCBiotech invests in technology development through grants, in company development through loans, and in economic development through partnerships. Our transformational programs and activities develop strengths that yield high paying life sciences jobs statewide. Leading companies, talent, training infrastructure and lower business operating costs are among the many reasons companies choose to establish operations in North Carolina. Visit booth #235 to learn all about the many advantages of North Carolina’s life sciences ecosystem. Representatives from NCBiotech and the following partners will be there to assist you: BioPharma Crescent, Frontier Scientific Solutions, Avance, Biogen, Catawba County Economic Development Corp., City of Charlotte, CRB, Crescent Communities, Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, Fortrea, Helix Ventures, Info Pathways, Innovation Quarter, Longfellow, McGough Construction, NC Community Colleges Foundation, Raleigh Chamber, Raybow Pharma, Research Triangle Regional Partnership, Sanford Area Growth Alliance, Solvias, Town of Chapel Hill, Town of Holly Springs and Wake County Economic Development. | Since 1984, the North Carolina Biotechnology Center has led life sciences technology-based economic development for the state by supporting the progression of ideas from the research lab to the marketplace. A nonprofit, state-funded corporation, NCBiotech invests in technology development through grants, in company development through loans, and in economic development through partner development grants. Our transformational programs and initiatives help companies get connected to North Carolina’s thriving life sciences ecosystem. To learn more, stop by exhibit booth #5235 or visit ncbiotech.org/.