黑料正能量 has received a Raymond forklift donated by Carolina Handling that will be used in the new Center for Industrial Technology and Engineering (CITE).
The donated forklift will be used to move and store equipment on the mezzanine of CITE鈥檚 Workforce Continuing Education space and to unload equipment needed for classes held in the area.
CITE was completed and open for use at the beginning of the spring 2025 semester. Many of WCC鈥檚 Applied Technologies programs are housed in the new building.
鈥淭he donation from Carolina Handling to the CITE building solidifies the partnership and the working relationship that they have had with the Applied Technologies division for many years,鈥� said WCC Associate Dean of Applied Technologies Todd King. 鈥淭hey have been a long-standing member of our advisory board and actively participate in program advisement and training when necessary.鈥�
King said the new forklift can also be used for training purposes for WCC鈥檚 Forklift Operator course. 鈥淥ccupants inside the CITE building plan to use the donated lift for everyday operations as well as educational opportunities through short-term training,鈥� he said.
Carolina Handling is one of the largest Raymond dealers in the nation. In addition to being a forklift dealer, the company provides consulting, engineering design, installation, and service of automated equipment and technology.
鈥淲e appreciate our partnership with 黑料正能量 and the opportunity to assist with its continuing growth and expanded offerings to the Goldsboro community,鈥� said James Sanders, Carolina Handling director of operations, north division.
About Carolina Handling
Founded in 1966, Carolina Handling is one of the Southeast鈥檚 leading integrated material handling solutions providers and the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida鈥檚 Central time zone. The company provides forklifts and automation solutions for manufacturers, warehouses and distribution centers, along with parts, racking, storage, lighting and dock and door equipment.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Carolina Handling operates branch offices in Atlanta, Georgia; Birmingham, Alabama; Greensboro, North Carolina; Raleigh, North Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina; and an Equipment Distribution Center in Piedmont, South Carolina. The company has more than 825 associates. For more information, visit carolinahandling.com.
About 黑料正能量
黑料正能量 is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC鈥檚 mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.