About Foothills Industries

 Foothills Industries of McDowell County, Inc.  is a manufacturing company located in Marion, North Carolina. As a Community Rehabilitation Program, we have been in operation since 1972. 

Mission

The mission of Foothills Industries is to provide  vocational and life-skills training and employment for persons with disabilities in order to maximize independence and employment, while providing quality products at competitive costs and on-time delivery to our customers. 

Foothills Industries Quality Policy

Committed to providing opportunities for adults with disabilities by meeting customer and regulatory requirements through a process of continuous improvement.

Quality Registrations

• Quality Management System - ISO 13485: 2016 Registered for the following scope: Manufacturing, Assembly & Packaging of Medical Devices
• FDA Registration

Safety

• Recognized by the North Carolina Department of Labor as a Sharp Award recipient for outstanding efforts in accident prevention.  FI is one of only (100) recipients of this award in North Carolina.
• 10 Year Award for SHARP
• CARF Accredited in Community Services: Community Services Coordination.  Employment Services:  Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation, Employee Development and Organizational Employment Services

Foothills has two separate programs that complement each other:

• Manufacturing/Sub-Contract Program — Foothills produces a variety of products within two manufacturing divisions: medical surgical drapes, and packaging/subassembly.
• Programs/Service Division — Foothills is a non-profit community rehabilitation program providing vocational training, job placement, employment opportunities and community opportunities to adults who have barriers to employment and community inclusion.