About Greensboro-High Point, NC

Greensboro and High Point are two neighboring cities in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, USA. They are distinct municipalities, each with its own unique characteristics and history.

 

Geography

Greensboro is located in central North Carolina and is the largest city in the Piedmont Triad region. It is approximately 75 miles west of Raleigh, the state capital, and about 80 miles northeast of Charlotte. High Point is located southwest of Greensboro and is part of the same Piedmont Triad region. It is approximately 70 miles east of Charlotte and about 90 miles west of Raleigh. Greensboro-High Point is strategically important to GAO Tek Inc. Greensboro-High Point and its neighboring 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

Greensboro’s economy is diverse, with strengths in various sectors such as healthcare, education, manufacturing, and logistics. The city is home to several major companies, including Honda Aircraft Company, Volvo Trucks North America, and the Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. The furniture industry has played a significant role in High Point’s economy, with numerous furniture companies headquartered or having a significant presence in the city. High Point’s economy also includes manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation. Many of the industry leaders in Greensboro-High-Point 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

Greensboro is known for its educational institutions, including the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), North Carolina A&T State University, and Greensboro College. These institutions contribute to the city’s vibrant academic and research community. High Point University is one of the city’s notable educational institutions. The university has grown significantly in recent years and has a strong focus on experiential education and personal development. Some leading education institutions in Greensboro-High Point, NC have deployed GAO Tek’s leading-edge products to teach and invest in next generation of talents from Greensboro-High Point, NC.

Transportation

The Greensboro-High Point metropolitan area in North Carolina has a robust transportation network, including major highways (I-40, I-85), public transit (GTA and High Point Transit), an airport (PTI), and passenger and freight rail services. It also offers cycling infrastructure, ride-sharing services, and car rentals for convenient and varied transportation options. Companies in Greensboro-High Point, NC have been using GAO Tek’s products in building, maintaining, and operating cars, buses, trucks, roads, bridges, aeroplanes, airports etc.

 

Top Industries in Greensboro-High Point, NC

Greensboro-High Point, NC is a global economic powerhouse and has many globally and regionally influential industries, such as

  • Transportation and Logistics Industry
  • Finance and Insurance Industry
  • Healthcare and Biotechnology Industry
  • Agriculture Industry
  • Information Technology Industry
  • Manufacturing Industry
  • Education Industry
  • Aerospace and Aviation Industry
  • Retail Industry
  • Food and Beverage Industry

 

Transportation and Logistics Industry Greensboro-High Point

Greensboro-High Point’s strategic location makes it a hub for transportation and logistics. The Piedmont Triad International Airport and the presence of major trucking companies contribute to this sector’s prominence. Customers in transportation and logistics industry in Greensboro-High Point, 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 the transportation and logistics industry in Greensboro-High Point and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • FedEx Ground
  • UPS Freight
  • Old Dominion Freight Line
  • XPO Logistics
  • CRST International
  • Averitt Express
  • ABF Freight
  • Red Classic

 

Finance and Insurance Industry in Greensboro-High Point

The financial and insurance sectors have a notable presence in the area, providing a range of financial services to residents and businesses. Customers in the financial and insurance industry in Greensboro-High Point, NC are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and 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 the financial and insurance industry in Greensboro-High Point and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Lincoln Financial Group
  • BB&T (Branch Banking and Trust Company, now Truist Financial)
  • United Guaranty Corporation
  • North State Bank
  • The Clearing House Payments Company
  • First Citizens Bank
  • Allegacy Federal Credit Union
  • NewBridge Bank

 

Healthcare and Biotechnology Industry in Greensboro-High Point

Greensboro-High Point has a growing healthcare and biotechnology sector, with several hospitals, medical research facilities, and pharmaceutical companies operating in the area. Customers in healthcare and biotechnology industry in Greensboro-High Point, NC are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and 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 the healthcare and biotechnology industry in Greensboro-High Point and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Cone Health
  • Novant Health
  • LabCorp (Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings)
  • WFIRM (Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine)
  • Qorvo
  • Syngenta Biotechnology
  • Biscuitville
  • Kao Specialties Americas

 

Agriculture Industry in Greensboro-High Point

Agriculture, especially in the surrounding rural areas, remains important in the local economy, with a focus on crops like tobacco, soybeans, and corn.  Customers in agriculture industry in Greensboro-High Point, 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 agriculture industry in Greensboro-High Point and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Syngenta Biotechnology
  • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
  • Novozymes North America
  • SePRO Corporation
  • Mycorrhiza Biotech LLC
  • Reedy Fork Farm Organic Feed
  • Southern States Cooperative
  • Nexsen Pruet, PLLC

 

Information Technology Industry in Greensboro-High Point

The tech sector is growing in Greensboro-High Point, with companies specializing in software development, IT services, and technology startups. Customers in information technology industry in Greensboro-High Point, NC are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and Water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

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

Here are the leading companies in the information technology industry in Greensboro-High Point and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Varrow
  • Dynamic Quest
  • MCNC (North Carolina Research and Education Network)
  • RF Micro Devices
  • Syngenta Biotechnology
  • Market America
  • VF Corporation
  • Pivotal Software

 

Manufacturing Industry in Greensboro-High Point

The region has a strong manufacturing base, with a focus on industries like textile and apparel manufacturing, furniture production, and transportation equipment manufacturing. Customers in manufacturing industry in Greensboro-High Point, NC are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in the manufacturing industry in Greensboro-High Point and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Volvo Trucks North America
  • Honda Aircraft Company
  • HAECO Americas
  • Qorvo
  • Gilbarco Veeder-Root
  • Precision Fabrics Group
  • The Colfax Corporation
  • ITG Brands

 

Education Industry in Greensboro-High Point

The area is home to several universities and colleges, including the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and High Point University. Education and related services play a significant role in the local economy. Customers in education industry in Greensboro-High Point, 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 Greensboro-High Point and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)
  • High Point University
  • North Carolina A&T State University
  • Guilford Technical Community College
  • Guilford County Schools
  • Forsyth Technical Community College
  • Winston-Salem State University
  • Elon University School of Law

 

Aerospace and Aviation Industry in Greensboro-High Point

The aerospace and aviation industry, including companies involved in aircraft parts manufacturing and aviation services, has a presence in the region. Customers in aerospace and aviation industry in Greensboro-High Point, NC are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in the aerospace and aviation industry in Greensboro-High Point and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • HAECO Americas
  • Honda Aircraft Company
  • TIMCO Aviation Services
  • North State Aviation
  • B/E Aerospace
  • Volvo Aero Services
  • MW Aerospace
  • Triumph Group

 

Retail Industry in Greensboro-High Point

Retail trade, including shopping centers, outlets, and local businesses, is a significant contributor to the local economy. Customers in retail industry in Greensboro-High Point, 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 retail industry in Greensboro-High Point and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Walmart
  • Target
  • Lowe’s
  • Home Depot
  • Food Lion
  • Kroger
  • CVS Health
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance

 

Food and Beverage Industry in Greensboro-High Point

The region has a growing food and beverage industry, with breweries, wineries, and restaurants making their mark in the area. Customers in food and beverage industry in Greensboro-High Point, NC are interested in GAO Tek’s all major categories: Environmental Testers, Chemical and water Testers, Structural Testers, Electrical and Electronics Testers, Drones, Network and IoT Products.

Here are the leading companies in the food and beverage industry in Greensboro-High Point and most of them are GAO Tek’s customers:

  • Flowers Foods
  • Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
  • H. Barringer Distributing Company
  • Restaurant Depot
  • Pepsi Mid-America
  • US Foods
  • Morrison Healthcare
  • Bimbo Bakeries USA

 

Helping Customers in Greensboro-High Point with Compliance

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

  • Guilford County Government
  • City of Greensboro
  • City of High Point
  • North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ)
  • North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
  • North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)
  • North Carolina Department of Commerce

 

Helping Customers in Greensboro-High Point

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

Here are some of GAO Tek’s other customers in Greensboro-High Point, 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.

  • Volvo Group North America
  • VF Corporation
  • Honda Aircraft Company
  • Qorvo, Inc.
  • Lincoln Financial Group
  • Market America | SHOP.COM
  • HAECO Americas
  • Timco Aviation Services
  • Kayser-Roth Corporation
  • Brady Services
  • Columbia Forest Products
  • Gilbarco Veeder-Root
  • Mack Trucks, Inc.
  • Ralph Lauren Corporation
  • NorthState Telecom
  • Biscuitville
  • Wrangler
  • Honda Power Equipment

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