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On Good Footing
Published Apr 10, 2009

A Cherokee County company is adding 40 jobs that will help keep soldiers’ feet warm and dry. 

Industrial Opportunities Inc. will make a cold weather sock and a waterproof boot liner for the military for Welco Enterprises. Welco decided to move the jobs from Puerto Rico to Andrews, N.C., based on IOI’s manufacturing capacity, price, on-time delivery and quality products. The products may find their way to U.S. troops in Afghanistan.

IOI celebrated six years in its 79,000-square-foot Andrews building, where it makes 66 different products. Its 315-person work force includes 113 adult clients with disabilities receiving vocational training. 

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Business Images North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains, 2009 Edition

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On Good Footing

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A Cherokee County company is adding 40 jobs that will help keep soldiers' feet warm and dry.

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