Articles by SCMFG/Staff

Top 8 Products Announced for Coolest Thing Made in SC Contest

Eight products advance in the 3rd Annual Manufacturing Madness contest presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. The winner will earn the title of “Coolest Thing Made in SC.” The public voted March 4-7 for their favorites during the Top 16 round, and more than 103,000 votes were cast to…


Top 16 Announced in Contest to Pick Coolest Thing Made in SC

Sixteen products advance in the 3rd Annual Manufacturing Madness contest presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. The winner will earn the title of “Coolest Thing Made in SC.” Nominations were accepted February 12-22 resulting in 166 nominated products. The public voted February 26-29 for their favorites, and more…



Current Lighting’s Lean and Digital Journey

In mid-February, the OpExChange peer networking group paid a visit to Current Lighting, located in Hendersonville, NC, a member of the OpExChange for 16 years. A total of forty-four peers from twenty-nine companies participated in the plant tour and collaborative discussions. The Current Lighting facility has an…


SCMEP Seeks Regional Vice President for Charleston SC Region

SCMEP, a non-profit dedicated to supporting South Carolina’s small and medium-sized manufacturers, is seeking a Regional Vice President for the Charleston SC Region. The Regional Vice President will serve as an ambassador for SCMEP’s mission, enabling growth, profitability, and global competitiveness for manufacturers in the area. Key…



RX Industries Brings High-Tech to Hilton Head

The OpExChange thrives on success stories, driven by a collective “how-did-they-do-it” spirit. This thirst for knowledge fueled our 2024 plant visit to RX Industries (RXI) on Hilton Head Island. RXI has a remarkable journey. In 2020, at the start of the pandemic’s turmoil, Tom Rougeux found himself…


Manufacturing Madness Is Back

3rd Annual Contest to Pick the Next Coolest Thing Made in SC The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has launched the 3rd annual Manufacturing Madness contest. Presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Manufacturing Madness is a bracket-style competition that engages the public to select the “Coolest Thing Made…


Carolina Handling’s Justin Benson To Speak At Modex

Carolina Handling Vice President of Intralogistics Solutions Justin Benson has been tapped to deliver a presentation entitled, “Elevating Operations with Total Intralogistics Solutions: An Ecosystem of Efficiencies,” during MODEX, one of the largest supply chain trade shows in the country. The March 11-14 event at the Georgia…


Bots & Brews Special Events

The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) presents its engaging event series, “Bots and Brews,” designed to immerse manufacturers in the world of automation while fostering networking opportunities. This series offers an insightful exploration of cutting-edge robotics technology alongside enjoyable socializing. With upcoming events scheduled, attendees can…