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Engineering expertise. Industry experience. Statewide reach.

With offices across North Carolina, NC State University Industry Extension Services (IES) Regional Managers bring engineering expertise and industry best practices directly to companies—helping businesses and manufacturers solve problems, strengthen operations, improve workplace health and safety, implement advanced technology, optimize supply chain, develop talent and grow.

Hover over the county to identify your IES Regional Manager!

Industries
Served

  • Advanced machining
  • Aerospace & aviation
  • Automotive
  • Chemical
  • Defense and defense contracting
  • Educational & research institutions
  • Energy
  • Food and beverage
  • Furniture
  • Government & municipal agencies
  • Healthcare
  • Medical devices & electronics
  • Mining
  • Nonprofits
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Textiles
  • Industries Served

  • Advanced machining
  • Aerospace & aviation
  • Automotive
  • Chemical
  • Defense and defense contracting
  • Educational & research institutions
  • Energy
  • Food and beverage
  • Furniture
  • Government & municipal agencies
  • Healthcare
  • Medical devices & electronics
  • Mining
  • Nonprofits
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Textiles
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    TESTIMONIALS

    Why work with
    Industry Extension
    Services?

    “The instructors that we’ve had from IES were very good at bringing in tangible, real-world examples that were easy to imagine and really help us learn as we go through how things could work. That’s also a very valuable part of the NC State IES program specifically.”

    – AJ

    “IES came in one day, left, and provided a summary. I was blown away by how much they were able to see, understand, and communicate with us in that one 8-hour period. It was a wonderful experience, and it has been even more positive in retrospect. What surprised me was how much information they were able to gather about our staff, culture, and operational practices. I didn’t see that coming. To be honest, I felt like two suits were gonna walk in here with a clipboard. But no, it wasn’t like that at all.”

    – SA

    “IES made the process manageable for us as a small business. They broke down complex concepts, helped us develop documentation, and offered support whenever we felt stuck. Having a partner like IES is invaluable.”

    – IW

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