Health & Life Science 
Local companies are capitalizing on the approaching shift in global demographics. U.S. healthcare share of GDP is expected to reach 20% by 2016. Nutritional research, medical testing services and medical device manufacturing represent growth areas around the Charlotte USA region. The highest concentration of medical equipment/supply manufacturers in the Carolina’s can be found in the Charlotte USA region.
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Medical Devices
The machine manufacturing industry has also created a niche in medical device and equipment manufacturing. The creation of this niche, which requires a highly skilled and trained workforce, speaks highly to the capabilities of the Charlotte region’s diverse and adaptable workforce. A cluster of companies specializing in this field are located within the Charlotte USA region, exporting their products to domestic and international destinations.
There are more than 200 companies that produce medical devices and equipment in the Charlotte region that employ a small group of 7,600 talented people. Some of the larger manufacturers are Hartmann-Conco Inc., Scott Health and Safety, and Zimmer Orthopedic Surgical.
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Pharmaceuticals
Building on the strength and volume of surrounding firms in the medical support field, as well as an educated workforce, small yet solid pharmaceutical manufacturing initiatives have grown to incorporate an increasingly larger role in the local economy. As a result, approximately 40 companies are located in the Charlotte USA region.
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Biotechnology
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