PTI Pool Noodles Nominated for "Coolest Thing Made in NC" by NC Chamber
- C. Ferris
- 5 days ago
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -
PTI Pool Noodles Nominated for "Coolest Thing Made in NC" by NC Chamber
HICKORY, NC – August 20, 2025 – PTI, LLC, a subsidiary of HSM Solutions and a leading North Carolina-based manufacturer of foam products, is proud to announce that its pool noodles have been nominated as a contender in the NC Chamber's annual "Coolest Thing Made in NC" contest. The competition celebrates the state's vibrant and innovative manufacturing sector and highlights products that embody North Carolina's ingenuity.
More than just a simple foam tube, PTI's pool noodles are manufactured with North Carolina pride in the company's state-of-the-art facility in Hickory. They have become an icon of summer fun, sparking joy and creativity for generations.
“For over four decades, we've been dedicated to quality and innovation in our manufacturing processes,” said Mike Simmons, President of PTI. “To have a product as iconic and versatile as our pool noodle nominated for 'Coolest Thing Made in NC' is a powerful validation of that legacy. We're proud to carry on North Carolina's tradition of turning simple ideas into something truly extraordinary.”
The contest is a statewide online competition where the public can vote for their favorite product. The field of nominees will be narrowed down through multiple rounds, with the winning product announced in October.
The public is encouraged to vote for PTI Pool Noodles and support a true North Carolina original at the official NC Chamber website, https://coolestthingmadeinnc.com/vote_now/.
About PTI, LLC
PTI, LLC, a subsidiary of HSM, was originally founded in 1983 as Plastic Technology, Inc. and is an industry leader in manufacturing high-quality polyethylene and polypropylene foam products. Operating from a modern, 268,000-square-foot facility in Hickory, North Carolina, PTI is dedicated to exceeding customer expectations with a focus on new product development and continuous process improvement.
Contact:
Casey Ferris
Digital Marketing Manager
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