About Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Durham and Chapel Hill are two neighboring cities located in the state of North Carolina, USA. They are both part of the Research Triangle region, known for its thriving technology and research industries, including renowned universities, businesses, and cultural attractions.

 

Geography

Durham and Chapel Hill are located in the central part of North Carolina, in the southeastern United States. They are part of the Research Triangle, which includes Raleigh, the state capital, forming a triangle-shaped region in North Carolina. Durham-Chapel Hill is strategically important to GAO Tek Inc. Durham-Chapel Hill and its neighbouring cities are among GAO Tek’s major markets since GAO focuses on the North American market. Ranked as one of the top B2B technology suppliers, GAO Tek has many customers in this region and ships products overnight here from its office in the city of Toronto or New York City.

Economy

Durham’s economy has diversified significantly since its industrial heyday. It is now known for its medical and biotechnology research, with institutions like Duke University and the Duke University Medical Center playing a crucial role. The city is also home to several startups, research firms, and corporate headquarters. Many of the industry leaders in Durham-Chapel Hill have used GAO Tek’s technologies and products, including products from these categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones and Network and IoT Products.

Education

Duke University, one of the top-ranked universities in the United States, is located in Durham. The presence of this prestigious institution has contributed significantly to the city’s cultural and intellectual vibrancy. Some leading education institutions in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC have deployed GAO Tek’s leading-edge products to teach and invest in next generation of talents from Durham-Chapel Hill, NC.

Transportation

The Durham-Chapel Hill area is well-connected by a network of roads and highways. Interstate 40 runs through the region, connecting it to other major cities in North Carolina. Additionally, the Durham Freeway (NC 147) and the Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway provide convenient access within Durham. Companies in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC have been using GAO Tek’s products in building, maintaining, and operating cars, buses, trucks, roads, bridges, aero planes, airports etc.

 

Top Industries in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Durham-Chapel Hill, NC is a global economic powerhouse and has many globally and regionally influential industries, such as:

  • Healthcare and Life Sciences Industry
  • Manufacturing Industry
  • Agribusiness Industry
  • Government and Public Services Industry
  • Tourism and Hospitality Industry
  • Technology and Research Industry
  • Education Industry
  • Financial Services Industry
  • Entertainment and Arts Industry
  • Food and Beverage Industry

 

Healthcare and Life Sciences Industry in Durham-Chapel Hill

The healthcare and life sciences sector are a major driver of the local economy. The presence of renowned institutions like the Duke University Medical Center and the University of North Carolina Hospitals, as well as numerous biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, makes this industry a significant contributor to the region’s prosperity. Customers in healthcare and life sciences industry in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC have purchased in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Many customers have purchased GAO Tek’s Life Sciences Testers, including Melting Point, Peristaltic Pumps, Polarimeters and Viscometers.

Here are the leading companies in healthcare and life sciences industry in Durham-Chapel Hill and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Duke University Health System
  • UNC Health
  • LabCorp
  • Grifols
  • QuintilesIMS (IQVIA)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Biogen
  • Parexel International

 

Manufacturing Industry in Durham-Chapel Hill

The region has a diverse manufacturing sector, which includes companies engaged in pharmaceuticals, electronics, and biotechnology. The presence of advanced manufacturing facilities and research centres contributes to the industry’s growth. Customers in manufacturing industry in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Many customers have purchased GAO Tek’s Structural Testers, including Coating & Material Thickness Gauges, Crack Detectors, Flaw Detectors, Gloss Meters, Hardness Testers, Manometers, Other Material Analyzers, Surface Roughness Gauges & Testers, Thermal Imagers & Industrial Endoscopes, Thickness Gauges, Ultrasonic & Mass Flow Meters and Vibration Meters.

Here are the leading companies in manufacturing industry in Durham-Chapel Hill and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Cree, Inc.
  • Grifols
  • Biogen
  • Precision BioSciences
  • KBI Biopharma
  • Teleflex
  • Polyzen, Inc.
  • AgBiome

 

Agribusiness Industry in Durham-Chapel Hill

Agriculture and agribusiness play a significant role in the local economy, with a focus on research and development in agricultural technology, as well as the production of crops and livestock. Customers in agribusiness industry in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Many customers have purchased GAO Tek’s Water Testers, including Conductivity Testers, Ion Meters, pH Meters and Water Quality Testers.

Here are the leading companies in agribusiness industry in Durham-Chapel Hill and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Bayer CropScience
  • Syngenta
  • North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation
  • BASF
  • East Coast Organic Feed Mill
  • Harris Moran Seed Company
  • Locus Agricultural Solutions
  • AgBiome

 

Government and Public Services Industry in Durham-Chapel Hill

The area hosts various government agencies and public service organizations, contributing to employment and economic stability. Customers in government and public services industry in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Many customers have purchased GAO Tek’s Commercial Gas Detectors, including Ammonia, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Combustible Gasses, Formaldehyde, Hydrogen, Hydrogen Bromide, Hydrogen Cyanide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Flouride, Hydrogen Sulfide, Methane, Multi Gas Detectors, Nitric Oxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, Oxygen, Ozone and Other Gasses.

Here are the leading companies in government and public services industry in   Durham-Chapel Hill and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • City of Durham Government
  • Town of Chapel Hill
  • Durham County Government
  • Orange County Government
  • Duke University
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Durham Public Schools
  • Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

 

Tourism and Hospitality Industry in Durham-Chapel Hill

The area’s cultural attractions, parks, and historic sites draw tourists, making tourism and hospitality an important industry. Customers in tourism and hospitality industry in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC have purchased in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Many customers are particularly interested in GAO Tek’s Environmental Test Instruments, including Anemometers, Colorimeters, Gas Analyzers, Hygrometers, Infrared Thermometers & Cameras, Moisture Analyzers & Meters, Radiation Meters, Refractometers. Sound Level Meters & Calibrators, Temperature & Process Calibrators, Temperature Data Loggers, and Turbidimeters.

Here are the leading companies in tourism and hospitality industry in Durham-Chapel Hill and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Marriott International
  • Hilton Durham Near Duke University
  • The Carolina Inn
  • JB Duke Hotel
  • Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
  • Durham Convention Center
  • The Durham Hotel
  • Rizzo Center

 

Technology and Research Industry in Durham-Chapel Hill

The Research Triangle Park (RTP), located between Durham and Raleigh, is one of the largest research and technology parks in the United States. It hosts a wide range of technology companies, including those in information technology, software development, and advanced manufacturing. Customers in technology and research industry in  Durham-Chapel Hill, NC are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in technology and research industry in Durham-Chapel Hill and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • IBM
  • SAS Institute
  • RTI International
  • Cisco Systems
  • Red Hat
  • CREE, Inc.
  • Bayer CropScience
  • QuintilesIMS

 

Education Industry in Durham-Chapel Hill

The presence of prestigious universities such as Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill fuels the education sector. These institutions are hubs of research, innovation, and intellectual development. Customers in education industry in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in education industry in Durham-Chapel Hill and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Duke University
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • North Carolina Central University
  • Durham Public Schools
  • Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
  • Durham Technical Community College
  • Alamance Community College
  • The Expedition School

 

Financial Services Industry in Durham-Chapel Hill

Durham and Chapel Hill have a growing financial services sector, including banks, credit unions, and financial technology companies. Customers in financial services industry in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in financial services industry in Durham-Chapel Hill and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Fidelity Investments
  • Credit Suisse
  • PNC Bank
  • BB&T
  • SunTrust
  • Wells Fargo
  • First Citizens Bank
  • Bank of America

 

Entertainment and Arts Industry in Durham-Chapel Hill

The region has a thriving arts and entertainment industry, with numerous theaters, galleries, music venues, and festivals. This sector contributes to the cultural vibrancy of the area. Customers in entertainment and arts industry in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in entertainment and arts industry in Durham-Chapel Hill and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC)
  • Carolina Theatre of Durham
  • North Carolina Museum of Art
  • Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
  • PlayMakers Repertory Company
  • Cat’s Cradle
  • Durham Bulls Baseball Club
  • The ArtsCenter

 

Food and Beverage Industry in Durham-Chapel Hill

The Durham-Chapel Hill area has a growing food and beverage industry, including farm-to-table restaurants, craft breweries, and artisanal food producers. Customers in food and beverage industry in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in food and beverage industry in Durham-Chapel Hill and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Burt’s Bees
  • Counter Culture Coffee
  • Durham Distillery
  • Chirba Chirba Dumpling
  • Big Spoon Roasters
  • Larry’s Coffee
  • The Brothers Vilgalys Spirits Company
  • The Parlour

 

Helping Customers in Durham-Chapel Hill with Compliance

With its products and services, GAO Tek has been helping its customers in Durham-Chapel Hill to comply with the U.S. federal regulations, NC regulations, and Durham-Chapel Hill regulations or by-laws. For example, on the NC level, we have worked with:

  • North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
  • North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
  • North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)
  • North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL)
  • North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR)
  • North Carolina Department of Insurance
  • North Carolina Utilities Commission
  • North Carolina Division of Employment Security
  • North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV)
  • North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (ABC Commission)

 

Helping Customers in Durham-Chapel Hill

GAO Tek provides online support or onsite support at customers’ premises in Durham-Chapel Hill and has been working with partners in Durham-Chapel Hill to supplement our support work. GAO Tek ships its products overnight to customers in Durham-Chapel Hill from our office in New York City or the City of Toronto.

Here are some of GAO Tek’s other customers in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC. They have purchased GAO Tek products from these categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical & Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones and Network and IoT Products.

  • Duke University and Health System
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • RTI International
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • QuintilesIMS
  • Red Hat
  • Cree, Inc.
  • SAS Institute
  • Biogen
  • Grifols
  • Fidelity Investments
  • Credit Suisse
  • PNC Bank
  • BB&T
  • SunTrust
  • Wells Fargo
  • First Citizens Bank
  • Cisco Systems

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