South Carolina’s manufacturing and distribution organizations face never-ending disruptions – whether it’s market pressures to better manage costs and streamline operations, or it’s preparing for the impact of technological innovations such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning. When project teams consider the capabilities of today’s modern…
ACS Manufacturing announced plans to locate new manufacturing operations in Abbeville County. The company’s $6 million investment is projected to create more than 150 new jobs over the next five years. Dan Knox, ACS Manufacturing President, said the company is excited about its expansion to the Abbeville,…
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…
Lever Gear, The Maker of the Toolcard Pro, Moves to Greenville and Launches Second Kickstarter Campaign. Recently, Doug Kim, the Chairman of SCMFG’s advisory board and intellectual property attorney at Douglas Kim Law Firm, sat down with Mike Scully, the Founder and CEO of Lever Gear in Greenville, to discuss his…
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…
Recently, South Carolina Manufacturing (SCMFG) sat down with Chris Urban, the general manager of Meyer Tool in Greenville, to discuss the company’s growth and success in South Carolina. As companies grow or look to expand their footprint in state or out, it is critical these manufacturers create…
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…
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…
TransitWorks, the nation’s largest upfitter of commercial wheelchair accessible vans, announced late last month, the company is starting a new production line in Ladson, South Carolina. The new facility, which officially opened in January, is located on the Mercedes-Benz North Charleston Campus and is phase one of TransitWorks’…
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…