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Who is Gretchen Philyaw? Gretchen Philyaw is an industry CEO and noted columnist for a variety of global publications including Innovation & Tech Today and Plastics News. With her industry-specific experience and flare for marketing, Philyaw brings a human element to the sectors of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Her dedication to the revival of American manufacturing extends […]
Operators Unlimited is excited to attend the upcoming Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) Operators Conference November 1-3 at the Embassy Suites in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Not yet registered? Registration is still open. Follow this link to receive the member online registration discount. This conference is dedicated to supporting water and wastewater operators […]
(Columbia, South Carolina) – The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) released the following statement from its President and CEO, Sara Hazzard, regarding the announcement made during the State of the Port 2021 that Jim Newsome, President and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority, will retire in June 2022 and that he will be succeed […]
I didn’t think I would get emotional on the 20-year anniversary last month. My wife and I were driving east on Interstate 20 coming into Atlanta following a visit to see our granddaughters in Texas. It was the morning of September 11th. Nearly every overpass was full of fire trucks. Firefighters were dressed in their […]
The OpExChange closed out Q3 of 2021 with a visit to Stanley Black & Decker’s (SB&D) state-of-the-art facility in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Several peer OpExChange members traveled from across the Carolinas to participate. In addition to sharing their Industry 4.0 progress they also provided guidance to companies just getting started and lessons learned from […]
Wilmington, N.C. (October 5, 2021) – PolyQuest, Incorporated (PolyQuest), the leading distributor of PET resins and a manufacturer of recycled PET resins in North America, announced today the formation of Renuva PlasticsTM, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of PolyQuest dba Faith Group USA), which will acquire the U.S. division of the Faith Group Company. The Faith Group […]
Who They Are? Daedalus Industrial was originally founded as Patriot Automation until rebranding in 2019 to illustrate the company’s focus on designing cutting-edge engineering solutions. Daedalus Industrial is headquartered in Easley, SC and is an electrical and electronic manufacturer for clients around the nation and globe. The Upstate facility is 66,000 sq ft and outfitted […]
SENECA, SC, October 6, 2021 – BASF’s site in Seneca, South Carolina recently donated $5,000 to Grace’s Closet, along with personal hygiene items such as soap, toothpaste, shampoo and more. The donation will provide students in the area with access to essential personal care items through the Grace’s Closet stores located within area schools. Grace’s […]
(Summerville, SC) – In recognition of the importance of the manufacturing industry in South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster issued a proclamation recognizing “National Manufacturing Day” on October 1, 2021 and declaring the month of October “South Carolina Manufacturing Month.” “South Carolina has a strong reputation throughout the nation and the world as being a place […]
Many years ago, an executive director I worked for told me, “I don’t pay you to think.” After a moment of shock, I replied, “I guess that explains why you pay me so little.” During my time with that organization, I spearheaded many projects, some of which are still in existence over 20 years later. […]
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