Articles by SCMFG/Staff

Bausch+Lomb’s Digital Evolution in Greenville

By Mike Demos, OpExChange Coordinator for the SCMEP Bausch+Lomb’s Greenville, South Carolina facility – a diamond-level OpExChange member with over 21 years of participation in the group – recently hosted a plant visit for fellow members. The focus of this session was the remarkable digital evolution the site has…


Carolina Handling partners with McDowell, Spire Motorsports at Talladega Superspeedway

A four-tire stop can be completed in under nine seconds, showcasing speed and teamwork from NASCAR’s top athletes. Likewise, Carolina Handling’s 1.1-hour average response time for breakdown calls outperforms the competition, highlighting its exceptional commitment to service and reliability. Carolina Handling, an industry leader in integrated material…



Driving Innovation and Excellence at TICO Manufacturing

By Mike Demos, OpExChange Coordinator for the SCMEP A Unique Manufacturer with Operational Insight On April 1, 2025, TICO Manufacturing in Ridgeland, South Carolina, opened its doors to the OpExChange network for a powerful benchmarking event. TICO (Terminal Investment Corporation), headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, is a leading manufacturer of…


Carolina Handling Named 2025 Raymond Dealer Of Distinction, Wins Diamond Elite Awards

For the 34th consecutive year, Carolina Handling has been named a Dealer of Distinction (DOD) by The Raymond Corporation, a global provider of best-in-class material handling equipment and intelligent intralogistics solutions. The DOD award recognizes the top performers among Raymond Solutions and Support Centers throughout North America….


Taming Everyday Lions

Have you ever been to a circus and watched a lion tamer with a four-legged stool? While the effectiveness of using a stool against a lion is debatable and not scientifically proven, the idea that a four-legged stool can prevent a lion from attacking is an intriguing…


Carolina Handling Partners With Kinexon To Provide AGV/AMR Fleet Management Solutions

Carolina Handling has partnered with Kinexon, a global leader in real-time tracking and automated operations, to provide AGV and AMR fleet management solutions to its customers. Kinexon’s fleet management software integrates and communicates with diverse groups of automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots, regardless of the…


Generating Excellence at Atlas Copco in Rock Hill

By Mike Demos, OpExChange Coordinator for the SCMEP On March 20, 2025, Atlas Copco welcomed OpExChange members for an insightful plant tour at their Rock Hill, SC, facility. Having joined OpExChange just last year, Atlas Copco has wasted no time fully engaging with the network, actively participating in plant…


Gain Direct Access To Manufacturing Leaders At The Oshkosh Defense Exclusive Event

Do you want to present your business to manufacturing decision makers at the first-ever in-person event at Oshkosh Defense in Spartanburg, South Carolina? Limited Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available South Carolina Manufacturing magazine invites you to be part of this historic opportunity. For the first time ever, Oshkosh…