Located in Upstate South Carolina, Daedalus Industrial specializes in OEM and Custom Panel Manufacturing, Controls Engineering, Electrical Design, Mechanical Design, and Building Management System Solutions. Named ‘Innovator of the Year’ at the 2020 South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo, Daedalus Industrial manages a high volume of panel…
Today’s SCMEP Staff Spotlight is Rhonda Huskins! As a Regional Vice President at the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP), Rhonda leverages her extensive engineering and leadership expertise to serve manufacturers in her region. When it comes to her clients, Rhonda is not only a qualified advisor,…
Today’s SCMEP Staff Spotlight is Brian Kuney! As a Regional Vice President at the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP), Brian is a change agent with a background in quality and continuous improvement. With 30+ years of manufacturing experience across various industries, ranging from heavy equipment manufacturing…
BASF’s site in Seneca announced today an increase in pay for employees and all open positions at the site. It also announced a job fair slated for Wednesday, June 15 from 1 – 6 p.m. at the Shaver Recreation Center (698 West Fourth Street in Seneca) so…
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has hired Andrea “Andi” Rawl as the Executive Director of the SC Automotive Council. “We are pleased to welcome Andi Rawl to the SCMA team,” said Sara Hazzard, President and CEO of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. “South Carolina’s automotive manufacturers…
Responding to a growing need identified by manufacturing industry leaders in South Carolina, the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) and Clemson University Youth Learning Institute (CUYLI) have established a partnership to serve and support the state’s existing and emerging manufacturing workforce. SCMEP is a non-profit solutions…
Labor shortages, supply chain constraints put renewed spotlight on forklift safety National Forklift Safety Day takes on renewed significance this year as ongoing labor shortages and supply chain constraints are affecting workplace safety, according to industry professionals. “As companies struggle to find skilled workers and deal with…
Today’s SCMEP Staff Spotlight is Melissa Steinkuhl! As a Regional Vice President at South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP), Melissa thrives on opportunities to fuel quality turnarounds for her clients. With more than 30 + years of manufacturing and consulting experience, Melissa knows first-hand what it takes…
Charlotte, NC-based Carolina Handling has partnered with Wake Technical Community College and five other material handling equipment dealers to offer a new Forklift Diploma Program that will begin this fall at North Carolina’s largest community college in Raleigh. The new one-year Forklift Diploma Program will pair students…
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…