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Cleveland’s Garment Industry

August 13, 2019 by nocsia

NOCSIA Members toured the Cleveland Garment District on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. 10:15 am - Gather at National Bias Fabric Company, 4516 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, where we will meet David Breen. 10:30 am – One-hour tour led by David Breen. Cleveland has a rich history of garment manufacture. By …
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Oberlin Outing

July 2, 2019 by nocsia

Tour took place on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 ·  7:00-8:40 a.m. -- Oberlin Kitchen (opens at 7:00 a.m.), 51 South Main (440-774-2841) -- Meet up for breakfast (buy your own, order whatever you like from the regular menu, allowing time to begin next activity punctually). ·  …
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Altoona Tour and Picnic

October 5, 2018 by nocsia

BASIC SCHEDULE FOR THE PICNIC that occurred on Friday October 5, 2018 Plan to board the Pennsylvanian https://www.amtrak.com/pennsylvanian-train at either Pittsburgh (7:30 a.m.) or Johnstown (9:03) or a station in between.  How you get to the train station is up to you, …
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Titan Aircraft Factory Tour

April 10, 2018 by nocsia

The free guided tour of Titan Aircraft near Geneva, Ohio occurred on Friday, April 27, 2018. Titan manufactures sporty propeller-driven aircraft, including WWII-era P-51 fighter replicas.  Please see website http://titanaircraft.com/index.php  Place Titan Aircraft main …
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JH Industries Tour

March 24, 2016 by nocsia

Guided tour of JH Industries, a fabricator of custom loading dock equipment under the Copperloy brand name.  This modern facility has CNC and robotic tools, special large-scale equipment to machine bases up to 40 feet in length, and in-house engineering to ensure products satisfy the unique needs of …
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Vitamix

March 7, 2015 by nocsia

We toured the Vitamix plant in Strongsville om Monday March 16, 2015. Vitamix designs and manufactures high-performance blenders for use in both the home and in the food service industry.  The company is nearly 100 years old and has always operated in the Cleveland area.  www.vitamix.com/ …
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Nela Park — Celebrating it’s 100th Year

July 28, 2013 by klawrence

 Our first tour of the year was August 26, 2013 at 3:00PM   Lighting & Electrical Institute  1975 Noble Road Nela Park Cleveland, Ohio 44112-6300   GE Lighting 100th Anniversary Press Release Nela Park Historical Overview Nela Park 100th Anniversary …
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Historic Cleveland Industrial Sites

January 22, 2012 by nocsia

On Saturday, March 3, 2012, NOCSIA and the Euclid History Museum sponsored Christopher Busta-Peck's presentation on Historic Cleveland Industrial Sites. Christopher Busta-Peck shared the history of the Luster Tannery (circa 1850), a massive stone building at 16360 Euclid Avenue. The tannery, …
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Lordstown GM Plant Tour

October 20, 2011 by nocsia

NOCSIA members and guests toured the East and West plants on Thursday October 20th, 2011. The East Plant was opened in 1966 and the West Plant opened in 1970. Approximately 900 robots are operational in the new body shop. Tour will begin at 10:00AM at the East Plant: GM Lordstown Assembly …
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Tour of Bettcher Industries

September 20, 2011 by nocsia

On Nov. 10, 19 members gathered for a buffet lunch followed by a tour of Bettcher Industries, Inc. in Birmingham, O., the world’s leading meat trimming equipment manufacturer.  Larry Bettcher welcomed the group and gave a brief history of the company.  Bettcher Industries, Inc. was originally …
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