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SCMEP Nov 18

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 his memory and revere his contribution to South […]

By SCMFG/Staff
OpExChange Nov 18

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 Carolina.” Their mission is to safely disposition liquid […]

By SCMFG/Staff
Opinion/Editorial Nov 15

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 […]

By SCMFG/Staff
"In the air or on the road" Manufacturing Design with Paul Kumler Nov 15

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 any other time in my career. Seventeen years […]

By SCMFG/Staff
Press Releases Nov 13

South Carolina’s Proterra Supplies Battery Technology for eMotors

Proterra and Lightning eMotors expand partnership to power Class 3 through Class 5 commercial electric vehicles using Proterra battery technology Expansion of multi-year supply agreement includes battery supply for Lightning eMotors’s strategic partnership with Forest River for Class 4 and 5 zero-emission shuttle buses Today, Proterra announced an expansion of its partnership with Lightning eMotors […]

By SCMFG/Staff
Press Releases Nov 12

REMEMBERING SENATOR LEATHERMAN

Courtesy of the South Carolina Department of Commerce.   A statesman with a steadfast commitment to South Carolina, Senator Hugh Leatherman played an instrumental role in many economic development projects within our borders over the course of decades. He leaves a legacy for helping shape South Carolina’s business community and the tremendous impact in communities statewide […]

By SCMFG/Staff
Energy Nov 5

South Carolina EV Maker Cuts Deal with City of Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES –  The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) announced today that the agency has been awarded a $6 million grant by the California Energy Commission to install one of the largest EV fleet charging systems in the United States that will be powered by a solar and storage microgrid. “Los Angeles is on track […]

By SCMFG/Staff
Manufacturing Nov 2

Carolina Handling celebrates 55 years

The following content was provided by WSPA’s Livin’ Upstate Brent Hillabrand grew up in a forklift family, watching and learning the ins and outs of the industry from his father’s lift trucks dealership. Today, Hillabrand leads a team of more than 600 associates as President & CEO of Carolina Handling, but the business has grown […]

By SCMFG/Staff
OpExChange Nov 2

AMBAC International Open Book Management gets Results

AMBAC International achieved a huge turn-around at their Elgin, South Carolina plant. This 100 year-old, employee-owned facility already had great talent but they were struggling financially. In 2018, their CEO, Robert Isherwood, implemented a new management operating system which not only engaged the workforce but also unified them working toward the same goal. In an […]

By SCMFG/Staff
Chemical Nov 1

PolyQuest, Inc. rebrands in celebration of over two decades in business

Wilmington, N.C. (October 19, 2021) – PolyQuest, Incorporated (PolyQuest), the leading distributor of PET resins and a manufacturer of recycled PET resins in North America, announces a rebrand that unveils a new and improved website, an updated logo, and enhanced communication materials.   The company’s brand refresh is the result of extensive strategic research rooted in […]

By SCMFG/Staff
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