Articles by SCMFG/Staff

Digital Transformation at Sulzer in Easley

The final OpExChange plant visit for 2021 took place at Sulzer Pumps in Easley, SC. Sulzer shared their recently implemented digital platform for work instructions along with an in-depth tour of their factory. Thomas Holcombe is their Managing Director and hosted the event. Value Stream Manger, Robert…



Being the Best You Can Be

For all who know me, the following shouldn’t be any surprise. I am just an average guy. In college, I was an average student. Calculus was one of my worst nightmares. Until I learned how to study, my grades suffered terribly. Learning didn’t come easy, and I…


BASF expands apprenticeship program in Clemson and Seneca

BASF is seeking applicants for a new apprenticeship program at its Clemson, South Carolina site and for its expanded apprenticeship program at its Seneca, South Carolina site. The program is part of the company’s North American Apprenticeship Development Program (NAADP), which aims to meet future talent needs…


Operators Unlimited Seeks Wastewater Sales Manager

For the past 20 years, Operators Unlimited has been providing quality water treatment chemicals, equipment, engineering services and wastewater contract operations to industrial and municipal wastewater treatment facilities. Operations Unlimited is looking for their next team member to join in helping with their mission of Transformation. The…


Anadolu Isuzu and Proterra Announce Collaboration for Next-Generation Citi VOLT Battery-Electric Buses in Europe

All-electric Anadolu Isuzu Citi VOLT transit buses to feature Proterra’s industry-leading commercial vehicle battery systems Collaboration aims to increase Anadolu Isuzu’s influence and penetration in the EV market New partnership represents Proterra Powered’s entry into the European public transportation market Anadolu Isuzu, Turkey’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturer,…


In Remembrance of Chuck Spangler

When South Carolina Manufacturing (SCMFG) first began, Chuck Spangler sat on our editorial board and even offered the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership Greenville offices to our team. We would like to take this time to send our deepest condolences to the entire Chuck Spangler family. We honor…


Savannah River Remediation – RAVE reviews

Savannah River Remediation (SRR), located in Aiken, SC provided a report-out to the OpExChange on November 2, 2021.  The magnitude of the service they provide is worthy of high recognition.  Their purpose is to manage and eliminate “the most significant environmental hazard in the state of South…


In remembrance of Bob McClure

South Carolina Manufacturing is honored to have worked with Mr. McClure and his family at International Plastics in Greenville. Bob and his family have not only established a global brand right here in the Upstate, their hard work helped provide jobs to our fellow South Carolinians for nearly six decades. South Carolina Manufacturing is truly […]


Owners and Employer Responsibilities

KTM Solutions is almost 17 years old now. What a journey! Seventeen years. That’s significant, especially when I look back over my entire career. I think I can honestly say that these 17 years at KTM have taught me more about business, engineering technology, and people than…