Articles by SCMFG/Staff


Charleston Plastics Manufacturer Ready to Tackle Aerospace; Awarded AS9100 Certification

General Plastics Manufacturing Company, a leading supplier of high-performance polyurethane foam products and build-to-print composite parts, was recently certified to the Aerospace Quality Standard AS9100 Rev. D. The renewal of its AS9100 certification reaffirms its commitment to the rigorous standards of its aerospace customers, and benefits customers…



Tindall CEO Awarded Industry Leadership Award

Tindall Corporation’s President and CEO, Greg Force, was awarded the 2017 Mario J. Bertolini Leadership & Innovation Award at the 2018 PCI Convention in Denver, Colorado. The Mario J. Bertolini Leadership & Innovation Award recognizes individuals who exhibited the personal and professional traits exemplified by Mr. Bertolini…



Pickens County manufacturer expands; New facility reaches 60,000 square feet

Company President Credits State and Local Leadership for Choosing County Again With three locations across the Southeast, including operations in Duncan and Easley, United Tool and Mold Inc., is investing $11.1 million into its newest facility at Commerce Park in Pickens County. The expansion will require 17…


Initiative aimed at helping research-based firms acquire grant awards

The Office of Innovation at the S.C. Department of Commerce announced late last month the launch of 3Phase, a new resource aimed at assisting research-based companies in South Carolina successfully acquire Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards. A first of its kind, 3Phase…



Three Women at Shaw Receive National Recognition for Contributions to Manufacturing Industry

The Manufacturing Institute will award Lisa Buice, commercial human resources director; Annie Cowart, client contact center director; and Brooklyn Lynam, process engineer, with the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award. The STEP Ahead Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership…


Want to rethink your next manufacturing trade show strategy?

As 2018 gets underway, manufacturing trade shows around the globe are gearing up to showcase some of the sector’s most innovative technology and services. With this in mind, South Carolina Manufacturing sat down with Skyline Exhibits & Design’s, Steve Hoffman, to discuss how Palmetto State manufacturers can improve…