Founded in 1957, McCarter specializes in design/build work for new plants and renovations of old plants. Based in Wilmington, N.C., it offers electrical, mechanical, special systems, instrumentation, telecommunications/network design and security services throughout the Carolinas and the surrounding areas. The company serves area range of industries, including foundry services, injection molding, textiles, food processing, health care, biotechnology and cosmetics. McCarter has carried out installation, maintenance and design for several projects, including power wiring, utility construction, programmable logic controls, fire alarm systems, instrumentation, general maintenance and safety. It has served various clients, such as Campbells, Caterpillar, Diosynth, Franco Manufacturing Company Inc. and Westpoint Stevens.