Local business sucess stories

Abacus Automation, Inc.. Contract manufacturer of industrial machines: design, assembly, software, robotics, testing, servicing. Grew from two-man idea to 40 employee firm servicing Fortune 500 firms' needs.

Air Now. Rapidly growing specialty express air delivery service with national fleet of airplanes.

Bennington Potters, Inc.. Nationally renowned homegrown wholesale and retail pottery featuring work of the legendary David Gill.

Energizer. Manufacturer of miniature alkaline and zinc air hearing aid batteries. Part of the Bennington community for over 59 years.

Hemmings Motor News. World famous "bible of classic and antique cars", this unique publication offers simply everything you want to know on the subject.

K and H Products, Ltd.. Locally-owned world leader in professional film and video camera bags, sporting the familiar Port-a-brace brand.

Mace Security International, Inc. Locally headquartered originator and manufacturer of the famous self-defence pepper spray.

Mack Molding Company, Inc.. A leading private contracting manufacturer of injection plastic molding and electronic assembly.

National Hangar Company, Inc.. A successful, growing indigenous manufacturer of clothing hangars.

Krone Optical Systems, Inc. A fast-growing specialty manufacturer of fiber optic cable.

Orvis Company, Inc.. Legendary makers of fishing rods and accessories, as well as outdoor clothing and accessories. Tom Peters, locally resident author of "In Search of Excellence", named Orvis rods No. 1 Best Made Product of the U.S. in the 1980s.

T & M Enterprises. A successful manufacturer of custom molded plastic parts.

Tansitor Electronics, Inc.. A rapidly growing, leading manufacturer of tantalum capacitors for the electronics industry.

Vermont Composites. An expanding, locally owned manufacturer of carbon fiber composite structures for the medical and aerospace industries.

Vermont Country Store. The original store opened in 1946, reviving the best of yesterday for common sense use today, based on nostalgia but also function. Offers a variety of products through its retail catalogue, it web site, or in-person.

William E. Dailey, Inc. An indigenous, state-of-the-art manufacturer of pre-cast concrete structures.