Events

State Leaders Offer Takeaway Comments On SCBIO Live 2015 From Charleston

SCBIO Live 2015 was held in Charleston Nov. 5-6 and included keynote speakers such as the Lead Director at Immucor Inc., William Hawkins III, President and CEO of Cipher Pharmaceuticals, Shawn Patrick O’Brien, the Senior Global Medical Director of Baxter Healthcare, Mark Delegge, MD., and many others….


2015 SC Bio Conference Preview

Bringing together those driven to discover, create therapies, and relieve suffering through innovative companies By Wayne R. Roper President South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization Driving discovery, creating therapies, relieving suffering and growing great companies__ that’s a big mission. It is a mission an increasing number of South…



Students Learn about CNC Manufacturing Technology and Careers

Okuma America Corporation, a  CNC machine tool manufacturer, and Siemens, one of the world’s largest producers of energy- efficient, resource-saving technologies, partnered to host Manufacturing Day 2015 on Friday, October 2, 2015, in Charlotte, North Carolina at their respective facilities. Students from CU-ICAR participated in the activities….


SCMEP Spearheads Manufacturing Day Events

With over 1700 events nationwide celebrating Manufacturing Day on Oct.2, the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) will host two local events Sep. 29, and Oct 2, in honor of the occasion. The event is held annually on the first Friday in October and is meant to…



Industry Leaders Provide Thoughts on the SC Aerospace Conference

The  annual South Carolina Aerospace Conference was recently held in Columbia, SC. South Carolina Manufacturing’s editors recently caught-up with industry leaders to get their thoughts on the Aerospace Conference. Steve Townes, SC Aerospace Chairman and CEO of Ranger Aerospace “The conference had a larger attendance than expected! (525…


“Growing Like Carolina Kudzu”- Steve Townes on the SC Aerospace Industry

Steve Townes, Chairman of the industry’s SC Aerospace organization, and CEO of Ranger Aerospace, previews the South Carolina Aerospace Conference and Expo The South Carolina Aerospace Conference and Expo is designed to bring leaders from the aviation industry, investment community and government together.  The event highlights the…


2015 South Carolina Aerospace Conference Preview

Aerospace continues to be one of the fastest growing industries in South Carolina. The second annual South Carolina Aerospace Conference and Expo, which will be held on Aug. 26-27, 2015 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Gov. Nikki R. Haley will deliver opening remarks and The Boeing…


Panel to Feature Manufacturing Leaders

Manufacturing continues to be a key driver in the South Carolina economy. With recent capital investment announcements, the future for manufacturing looks bright, The Society of Marketing and Professional Services (SMPS) Palmetto Chapter is hosting a Manufacturing Panel Discussion at CU ICAR on August 25, 2015. Panelists include:…