Articles by SCMFG/Staff

Digital Transformation – Are You Ready?

We have heard this for several years now – “The fourth industrial revolution is upon us!”  In the last two years in the OpExChange, plant visits and presentations showcased successful implementation of some of the industry 4.0 tools achieving great success. Shaw Industries showed how they are…


Improving Communication by Building Trust

Communication is part of everyday life, whether in person, via phone, texts, email, online meetings, social media, or other avenues. The messages often include tone, body language, facial expressions, and perspective clues. Communication has the potential for understanding and productivity or misunderstanding and disengagement. Including care and…




Machine Shop Technician (Immediate Opening)

Machine Shop Technician (Immediate Opening) Job Description Set up and operate various types of manual or automatic machines under minimal supervision. Machines include a manual Bridgeport style milling machine, drill press and an automatic CNC style Hoffman Modification Center. The workweek for this position is 10-hour days,…


SCMFG Highlights: ArrowHawk Industries

ArrowHawk Industries Inc. was founded in 1987 and is owned and operated by Kim Lollis Parrish. Their 25,000 sq. ft. facility is located at 325 Byars Road, Laurens, SC 29360.  ArrowHawk is WBENC Certified and a full-service provider of powder coating and custom metal fabrication. ArrowHawk works…


The 5W’s of contemporary engineering

Today’s engineering sector is dictated by strict quality and efficiency standards that are not only necessary to complete a job; they are vital to even play the game. The best engineering firms set the tone for innovation and client workability, by conforming to whatever is needed to…


SCMEP Training Courses at the 2022 South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo

The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) will be hosting two training courses at this year’s big event. Register Today! SCMEP TRAINING SESSION, ZERO-DOWNTIME, ZERO-DEFECTS: MANUFACTURING WITH A.I. AND PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS SCMEP TRAINING SESSION, LEVERAGING NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO MITIGATE WORKFORCE CHALLENGES About SCMEP The South Carolina Manufacturing Extension…


BASF donates $3,000 to South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind

BASF’s sites in Converse and Mauldin recently donated $3,000 to the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind to help build a new science lab at the School for the Blind. “At BASF, we know the importance of creating chemistry each day,” said Converse site…


Vansco Inc Photo Gallery

Vansco is a contract manufacturer offering electrical wire harnesses, cable assemblies, final assembled products and sub-assemblies. Additional services include stripping, cutting, potting, hand labeling, light assembly, kitting, and more. Vascno Certifications & Commitment Woman owned, ISO 9001:2015 certified, convenient to several major cities and highways, Along with quality and service, customers should know that Vansco […]