Articles by SCMFG/Staff

Carolina Handling Receives 2023 MHEDA MVP Award

Carolina Handling has received the 2023 MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award from the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) for its contributions to the industry, its customers, supplier partners and associates. For the third year in a row, Carolina Handling has been recognized by the industry trade…


NexGen Containers and Shelters in Summerville is Hiring!

NexGen Containers and Shelters in Summerville is currently seeking qualified candidates to join their team! According to Rob Banerjee, President & CEO, “at NexGen, our goal is to provide the highest quality containers and shelters in the industry. We accomplish this by investing into our most valuable…


What is the endgame for automation?

Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things, computerization, cobots and robots. Automated production lines, distribution centers and supply lines. This is the future of manufacturing. This is the endgame for automation. Improved efficiencies, production and distribution standards have been altered forever by automated processes, whether they are in…


State of Automation

The automated state of modern manufacturing Right now, manufacturing facilities and their logistics’ centers are automating to not only produce and deliver products with improved efficiencies; they are replacing their manual services to keep up with the industry and their leading competitors. Contemporary manufacturers are technology driven….


Elisabeth Kovacs Named Executive Director of SC Future Makers

Economic and Workforce Development Professional to Lead First-In-The-Nation Program SC Future Makers, a 501c3 nonprofit organization affiliated with the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, announced that Elisabeth Kovacs will serve as its Executive Director. Formed in 2016, SC Future Makers is a workforce initiative whose mission is to connect…


OpExChange – 2022 Review and Awards

The annual year-end review and awards ceremony for the OpExChange was held in early December. Mike Demos, coordinator for this collaborative group of manufacturers in South Carolina, led this virtual event with participating companies from across the state. Mike began this session by announcing that this is…



Automation and Robotics at Campbells Snacks Bakery

The last OpExChange plant visit of 2022 definitely did not disappoint the attendees from across South Carolina. This was held at Campbell’s Snacks just over the border in Charlotte, NC. Not only were the participants able to sample some of the most popular snack foods in the…


BASF’s Jerome Kirkland recognized with community leadership award

BASF Site Director Jerome Kirkland, who leads the site in Converse, was recently recognized by the Converse Fire Department with an award recognizing his community leadership and his outstanding support of the Converse Fire Department. The award was presented recently at the Converse/Drayton fire fighters’ banquet. “It…


BASF donates to Safe Harbor, Collins Children’s Home

BASF’s site in Seneca is supporting the local community this holiday season through donations to two local non-profit organizations. Employees contributed more than $1,300 to Safe Harbor along with 50 children’s toys, clothes, personal care items and multiple online direct donations to the organization through Amazon and…