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As a qualified and approved supplier for industry giants like Washington Metro Area Transit Authority and SEPTA, First State Manufacturing is the choice for rail and fleet customers who value design quality, timely delivery, and long-lasting textile solutions.

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Management

First State Manufacturing Announces New Hires

First State Manufacturing has announced additions to its ever-growing FSM family. FSM welcomed, Michelle Gist, marketing administrator, Dale Sands, director of manufacturing, ...

June 15, 2017

Management

Whitney Coker joins FSM as Quality Manager

First State Manufacturing has announced that Whitney Coker has joined the team as quality manager.

Dec. 13, 2016

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Rail Vehicle Builders, Components & Accessories

FSM Hosts Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of New Distribution Center and Warehouse

First State Manufacturing Inc. (FSM) officially opened the doors of its new warehouse and distribution center on October 18th, 2016 with a grand opening and ribbon cutting.

Oct. 19, 2016

Management

Kim Taha Joins First State Manufacturing

First State Manufacturing has announced that Kim Taha has joined the team as human resources director.

Aug. 17, 2016

Management

First State Manufacturing Promotes New Assistant Manager of Quality Assurance

First State Manufacturing announces that Mayelin Rodriguez has been promoted to assistant manager of quality assurance.

May 31, 2016

Management

John Gonzales Accepts VP/CFO Position at First State Manufacturing

First State Manufacturing announces that John Gonzales has accepted the position of executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Feb. 17, 2016

First State Manufacturing currently works with Amtrak on a smaller scale.

Rail

FSM Wins Two Major Amtrak Contracts

First State Manufacturing announces that they have been awarded two new multi-year contracts with Amtrak to provide repair and refurbishment of upholstered needs and to operate...

Jan. 21, 2016

Rail

First State Wins NCDOT Contract

First State Manufacturing announced it has been awarded a new multi-year contract with North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to provide cut and sew services for ...

Jan. 8, 2016

First State Manufacturing will refurbish seats for Metro.

Rail

FSM Wins New 5-Year Metro Contract

First State Manufacturing announced that they have been awarded a new 5-year contract with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) to provide continuous refurbishment...

Oct. 13, 2015

Rail

First State Wins Amtrak Contract

First State Manufacturing announced Sept. 29, it was awarded its first 5-year contract with Amtrak to provide textile support for their interior fleet renovation projects.“Over...

Sept. 29, 2015

Articles

Inight-Prime+ adds color inserts for an enhanced aesthetic value while maintaining cleanability, weight and cost advantages.

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November 2015 People & Places

Randal WeaverMetroRandal Weaver joined Cincinnati Metro as senior vice president of operations/chief operations officer. Weaver is responsible for overseeing Metro’s Operations...

Nov. 16, 2015

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