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OpExChange Dec 26

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 world, but they were also able to witness […]

By SCMFG/Staff
Chemical Dec 25

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 is an incredible honor to be recognized by […]

By SCMFG/Staff
Chemical Dec 25

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 Walmart. Safe Harbor is a non-profit organization which […]

By SCMFG/Staff
Manufacturing Dec 25

Carolina Handling’s Tracey Brown Receives Patriot Award

Carolina Handling Service Manager Tracy Brown has received the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for supporting employee participation in America’s National Guard and Reserve Force. An agency of the U.S. Department of Defense, ESGR was established in 1972 to promote and enhance employer support for military service in […]

By SCMFG/Staff
OpExChange Dec 16

Contract Workforce Strategic Advice

Finding, training, and retaining employees is probably the hottest topic among manufacturers and distributors in South Carolina. At most OpExChange plant visits this year, this is raised as the most crucial problem manufacturers are facing. Many companies are turning to workforce solution providers to help in various capacities – providing a contingent workforce to supplement […]

By SCMFG/Staff
Manufacturing Dec 7

SC Manufacturers Alliance Announce Recipients of the Professionals of the Year Awards

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has awarded four individuals in the manufacturing industry with the SCMA Professionals of the Year Awards. The SCMA Professionals of the Year Awards recognize individuals who work at South Carolina manufacturing facilities and are employed in the finance, human resources, legal and policy, and operations fields. Individuals were nominated […]

By SCMFG/Staff
Manufacturing Dec 7

BASF’s Elba Lizardi named to Power 100 List of Women Leaders by Diversity Women Media

Elba Lizardi, Site Director for BASF in Seneca, has recently been named to Diversity Woman Media’s Power 100 List of Women Leaders for her outstanding contributions to business. The Power 100 List highlights “the brightest rising stars across all races, cultures and identities” and “women leaders throughout the country who are powering forward on the […]

By SCMFG/Staff
OpExChange Nov 16

Lean Logistics: Making Material Flow

The OpExChange virtual event on October 18, 2022, “Lean Logistics: Making Material Flow” had the highest attendance this year and the second highest of all time. A total of 91 participants from 42 organizations joined this broadcast. Justin Goethe, President of Allied Logistics, presented on the importance of lean application in warehouse management and material […]

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