Haywood Vocational Opportunities Inc.

Haywood Vocational Opportunities, Inc. is a non-profit medical device manufacturer and contract manufacturing organization based in Waynesville, North Carolina. With over 50 years of experience in the healthcare industry, HVO provides custom contract manufacturing, packaging, kitting, and logistics services for medical devices and surgical products. The company operates 100,000 square feet of climate-controlled 3PL warehouse space licensed for medical device storage and inventory management. HVO's core business services include contract cutting, packaging, and kitting for multiple industries; medical packaging and contract manufacturing tailored to healthcare sector requirements; design and development of medical devices and custom surgical drapes; and disposable medical products manufacturing. The company maintains a mature Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with industry standards and is ISO 13485-2016 registered, demonstrating commitment to medical device quality and regulatory compliance. HVO is also CARF accredited (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities), reflecting excellence in service delivery. Beyond manufacturing, HVO operates as a social enterprise providing vocational training and community engagement programs for individuals with disabilities. Community services include day programs (The Hub, LTCS, ADVP, Innovations), employment training and supported employment services, transitional student services (TSS), pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS), and long-term follow-along support. The organization serves as a vocational rehabilitation partner in Western North Carolina, supporting workforce development and community integration for individuals with developmental disabilities and disadvantages.