Since 1974, The Southeastern Trade Adjustment Assistance Center has provided assistance to many different types of firms to help fund a wide variety of business enhancing projects. Below are links to just a few of our many success stories:
North Carolina Tent Manufacturer Pitches Their Company Forward
Diamond Brand Gear partners with SETAAC to update their technology to gain efficiency and develop a series of marketing initiatives to align with their environmentally-friendly brand.
Manufacturer Transforms Print Solutions to Gain Market Share
SunDance began as a small, family-owned business, but has quickly grown into Orlando’s premier, multi-channel printing and marketing solutions company. Their mission is to solve customer problems with exceptional services, offering branding, strategic planning, and much more – guiding clients to customized solutions for their business. Sundance is Florida’s first certified green offset printer and […]
SETAAC Program Opens Up the Door to Countless Opportunities for Georgia Manufacturer
Third generation contract metal stamping manufacturer serving the automobile industry taps into government matching program, SETAAC, to develop automated welding machine and training program to grow their business.
Car Wash Chemical Manufacturer Soaks Up New Business Opportunity During COVID-19 Pandemic
Six years ago, Kipp Kofsky purchased Arcadian Services, a 40-year-old, family-owned and operated chemical manufacturer in Florence, Alabama. This nine-person company, which makes industrial cleaners for the car wash industry, also specializes in custom order formulas and private label products.
Emdee International Adapts to Changing Times with New Product to Support COVID-19 Safety
by Asha Morton (Extended version by Maria Hill with Emdee’s contribution) in Success Story | June 19, 2020 | Read more
Emdee International was established in 1994 by two women entrepreneurs, Manju Vaswani and Deepa Dharamrup. Since launching the company, the pair set high standards by providing quality textile products and premium service to its customers and have maintained those values for over 25 years. Under their ownership, Emdee has grown to be one of the […]
Woman-Owned Manufacturer in Americus, Georgia, Sews New Path and Produces Face Masks for Area Hospitals
In 2015, Elena Carné, moved to Americus, a small town in South Georgia, with her three daughters. Her idea was two-fold: Be in a slower-paced environment where she could focus on her family and launch an athletic apparel company.
Dry Wipe Manufacturer Shines with New Website and Cleans Up Their Operating Line
Thirty years ago, Jeff Slosman woke up in the middle of the night, reflecting on his first 30 years of life. Slosman recalled, “I was visiting family in Florida and in the middle of the night, I sat up in bed and decided that the first 30 years hadn’t been the happiest, but that the […]
Georgia Manufacturer of Optical Quality Injection Molded Domes
Background SETAAC assisted a a DNV-certified ISO-9001:2008 contract manufacturer of optical quality injection molded domes from Georgia. Their injection molding services include design and development, prototyping, low and high volume production, turn-key assembly, laser and ultrasonic welding as well as custom surface finishes.This company has been an industry leader in optical camera domes for the […]
North Carolina Precision Mechanical Spring Manufacturer
Background SETAAC assisted a manufacturer of precision mechanical springs from Charlotte, NC. The firm has more than 30 employees and their current annual sales are more than $8 Million. The firm bends wire, from .020 to .270, serving a broad range of industries. They have proprietary sound dampening technology, mechanism assembly capability and a quality-driven […]
Client Success Story | The Old Wood Company
Background I’m Darren Green, owner of The Old Wood Company in Asheville, NC. In 2007, I opened our doors with a vision to develop a company that could compete in the marketplace and also be immune to the onslaught of low-cost foreign imports. I wanted to give people options, suggestions, and one-of-a-kind products tailor-made for their […]