Ketchie Inc.

Ketchie Inc. Ketchie Inc. is an ISO-certified, full-service precision machine shop located in Concord, NC. Many Ketchie, Inc. Ketchie values serving our many loyal customers.

has continuously grown since its formation in 1947; from a textile job shop serving the local mills to a third generation, ISO certified, woman owned corporation operating CNC equipment. We are a full service precision machine shop able to provide scalable comprehensive supply solutions for both government and commercial clients. In addition to offering custom machined parts, we also manufacture o

ur own line of heavy and standard mounted bearing units. This combination offers you the unique ability to have modified housings to meet your equipment needs. Ketchie works with customers in a broad range of industries including railroad, mining, lumber, aggregates, textile and many specialized original equipment manufacturers. We ship parts to all 50 states and across 5 continents from our home in Concord, NC. We wouldn't have those relationships if it weren't for our staff. The team at Ketchie is talented, loyal, and dedicated. We are committed to fulfilling our mission: to be the most respected custom manufacturer for having the highest quality people, products, and service.

It was exciting for Ketchie Inc to serve as a stop on the National Association of Manufacturers - NAM State of Manufactu...
02/24/2026

It was exciting for Ketchie Inc to serve as a stop on the National Association of Manufacturers - NAM State of Manufacturing Tour while they were in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Courtney Silver welcomed Jay Timmons, President & CEO of NAM; Derek Theurer, Acting Deputy Secretary of the Treasury of the United States; Gary Salamido, President & CEO of the North Carolina Chamber; and Congressman Tim Moore, along with representatives from Addison McDowell’s and Senator Ted Budd’s offices, for a conversation on the shop floor about the state of manufacturing.

During the visit, we highlighted three major capital investments made possible through 100% immediate expensing under H.R. 1 — a tangible example of how smart tax policy allows American manufacturers to invest, grow, and drive real manufacturing progress right here on the shop floor which reinforces what’s possible when policy and industry align.

Our guests also met our Opportunity Knocks champions and current students — a job-shadowing program that allows high school students to “try on” manufacturing alongside mentors so that they can see for themselves what a career in manufacturing can look like. The impact goes beyond our shop, creating real generational opportunity in our community and industry.

Thank you again to our guests and everyone at the NAM. We’re appreciate your leadership, the conversations, and the shared commitment to strengthening American manufacturing for years to come!

Photos by David Bohrer/ National Assoc. of Manufacturers

Manufacturing Day is one of our favorite days at work!We hosted 30 eighth graders from Kannapolis Middle School along wi...
10/03/2025

Manufacturing Day is one of our favorite days at work!
We hosted 30 eighth graders from Kannapolis Middle School along with CTE leaders and administrators from Kannapolis City Schools and Cabarrus County Schools. Our goal was simple: share our passion for manufacturing and plant seeds for the future.
Ketchie Inc has a job shadowing program called Opportunity Knocks, where high school students job shadow experienced machinists who become their mentors. Students see virtuous skills in action, get hands-on exposure, and literally “try on” manufacturing to see what a career could look like for them. For many, it’s a life-changing experience that opens the door to a career of dignity, purpose, and economic mobility.
That’s why we start early—inviting middle school students into the shop so they can see what’s possible and keep manufacturing on their radar as they enter high school.
It was special to see our entire team in action. As Courtney Silver pointed out, this is one of the few times each year when everyone—from the front door to the back—is working on the same project at the same time. It’s pretty sweet to see us all united in inspiring the next generation of manufacturers.
A big thank-you to Stephanie Burleson and the Cabarrus Economic Development (EDC) for providing lunch for everyone. The partnership we have with the folks in City of Concord, NC and City of Kannapolis is fantastic—this is a great place to be in business and to invest in the community.

08/21/2025

We’re honored to be nominated for the Coolest Thing Made in NC!

Our nomination is for “Crate to Great” — where our team repurposed a steel shipping crate into a gravity material feeder for our robot tending a dual-spindle lathe. It discharges raw material and collects finished parts — all without human intervention! A simple idea, transformed into a smart solution.

At Ketchie, we believe manufacturing is about more than just parts — it’s about investing in people, technology, and processes that strengthen our community and give manufacturers confidence in their supply chain.

This year’s contest had a record-breaking 188 nominations, with 102 companies moving forward. We’re proud to be part of such a strong representation of North Carolina manufacturing.

✅ Public voting is now open! You can cast one vote per day at coolestthingmadeinnc.com Search for our product, click vote, and help us showcase what’s possible when manufacturers invest in innovation and people.

Round 1 voting closes Wednesday, August 28 at 9 p.m. EST.

We’d be grateful for your daily support as we continue to grow and celebrate the impact of manufacturing in NC.

Address

201 Winecoff School Road
Kannapolis, NC
28027

Telephone

(704) 786-5101

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