SiMT in Florence: Where Advanced Manufacturing Meets Workforce Development
By Mike Demos, OpExChange Coordinator for the SCMEP On November 18, the OpExChange traveled to Florence for a visit to one of South Carolina’s most quietly influential manufacturing institutions – the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing Technology, or SiMT. Although SiMT joined the OpExChange just over a year ago, their…
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Workforce
Contract Workforce Strategic Advice
Finding, training, and retaining employees is probably the hottest topic among manufacturers and distributors in South Carolina. At most OpExChange plant visits this year, this is raised as the most crucial problem manufacturers are facing. Many companies are turning to workforce solution providers to help in various…
Team Engagement and Collaboration in a Hybrid World
Unprecedented Stress Over the last couple of years, employees have experienced unprecedented stress from external sources including significant losses or changes, health issues, social division and more, all while managing their personal and professional obligations. As a result, employment expectations for both employers and their employees have…
Aerospace
KTM SOLUTIONS’ FOUNDERS RETIRE, BELFLOWER TO TAKE OVER OPERATIONS
Paul (President) and Ginger (CEO) Kumler, Founders of KTM Solutions will retire on April 1, 2022. Upon retirement, the Kumlers will sell all shares in KTM Solutions to Thomas D. (Dev) Belflower III for an undisclosed value. Mr. Belflower is a long-term employee of KTM Solutions and…
One Chapter Closes, Another Begins
It was the fall of 1983. With eager anticipation I began my career as an environmental system engineer on the Cessna Citation 3 business aircraft. My wife and I moved from Ruston, Louisiana, to Wichita, Kansas, to begin a fantastic journey. To be honest, I didn’t know…
Legislation
Greenville Manufacturing Legal Website Development
Attorney Website Development in Greenville: Legal Marketing for Manufacturing Industry Lawyers Greenville’s thriving manufacturing sector creates significant opportunities for attorneys specializing in industrial law, workplace safety, and manufacturing compliance. Legal professionals serving manufacturing clients need sophisticated websites that demonstrate expertise in industrial legal matters and attract qualified…
Governor McMaster Issues Proclamation Recognizing National Manufacturing Day and South Carolina Manufacturing Month
(Summerville, SC) – In recognition of the importance of the manufacturing industry in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster issued a proclamation recognizing “National Manufacturing Day” on October 1, 2021 and declaring the month of October “South Carolina Manufacturing Month.” “South Carolina has a strong reputation throughout the…