The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has released a much anticipated Final Rule updating its regulation that defines the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) overtime exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, and Highly Compensated Employees. According to DOL, the Final Rule extends overtime pay to an estimated…
South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) CASE STUDY: Faiveley Transport utilizes Kanban system to improve processes and material flow with help from SCMEP Company Overview Faiveley Transport, founded in 1919 in Saint-Ouen, France, is a manufacturer of high-tech components for rail vehicles. The company has global product…
Letter from the editor: No one provides a deeper insight into the reality of South Carolina’s manufacturing sector more than its industry voices. In maintaining this vision and editorial focus, South Carolina Manufacturing (SCMFG) is honored to announce Sen. Tim Scott as a quarterly contributor. No sound…
Greenville-based Life & Safety Consultants Inc. will now provide qualified and flexible safety professionals for the Tides Commodity Trading Group, Inc., out of Charleston. The company is an importer and supplier of organic industrial food ingredients. “We are staffing personnel to meet their EHS (environmental, health, and…
One of the world’s largest suppliers of polyester is making a $35 million investment in Spartanburg County. Auriga Polymers Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, is expanding its existing operations’ capabilities. “Indorama Ventures is constantly evolving its portfolio and technologies to help our…
In light of the Upstate’s continued growth in manufacturing and increasing demand for industry talent, Air Force veteran, Lindsay Hansel, is announcing the launch of First Class Recruiting. Designed to provide a partnership between the recruiter and client, the company will specialize in executive level recruiting in…
A new $7.5 million state-of-the-art packaging and distribution facility will be built by A&R Bulk-Pak, Inc., a contract packaging company specializing in the packaging and distribution of plastics for overseas export, in Berkeley County. In an effort to better serve its expanding customer base and handle the coming plastics production…
The Lowcountry continues to attract automotive related capital investments. Alkane Truck Company, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of commercial trucks, is establishing new manufacturing operations in Dorchester County. According to the company, the new facility is expected to create more than 300 jobs in Summerville, S.C. “We…
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had increased moderately in September, declined in October. The Index now stands at 97.6 (1985=100), down from 102.6 in September. The Present Situation Index decreased from 120.3 last month to 112.1 in October, while the Expectations Index edged down to…
By: Tammy Johnson Cypress Creek Renewables a company that specializes in the ownership and development of long term solar energy projects, is investing $66.8 million in six energy facilities in Hampton County. These six facilities are expected to be fully operational by the end of 2016. Their…