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Being a bunch of what some would consider “Quality Dorks”, we’ve been abuzz since the Spring of 2013 with anticipation of the changes to the most widely adopted international management system standard in the world – ISO 9001. If you’ve done business in manufacturing over the past 28 years, you’ve probably had some sort of […]
Although the Charleston-based pharmaceutical company, PharmRight, is nearing the day its cloud-connected pillbox, Livi, will hit the market, the product will be manufactured in Maine, not South Carolina. In February, the company signed a deal with Enercon, a Maine company, to manufacture the dispensers. Randy Parker, CFO of PharmRight, said Enercon was chosen because of […]
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 4.2 million workers and ensures the FLSA’s overtime […]
If you operate a small to mid-sized manufacturing enterprise (SME), how are you going to grow revenue and earnings? Every company relies on organic growth of their core products. For most that is typically not enough to sustain the business long term. Geographic expansion and acquisitions can help in some circumstances but long-term, a company […]
SCMEP Case Study: NICCA USA reduces expenditure on energy and decreases environmental impact with help from SCMEP Company Overview Nicca Chemical Industry Co., founded in 1941, is a supplier of water-based chemicals to the automotive and textile industries. NICCA USA, Inc., which opened its doors in 1988 in Fountain Inn, SC, is a subsidiary of […]
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 bites or selective commentary here. We remain dedicated […]
Ask any business or plant manager what the organization’s single most important asset is and the answer will invariably be an educated and well-trained workforce. Worker productivity is dictated by job knowledge and the ability to remain motivated and function in a fluid workplace environment. It stands to reason that the ability for companies to […]
The recent growth of aerospace business in South Carolina is undeniable. Although the aerospace industry is not new to the area, the addition of a Boeing final assembly plant in Charleston has certainly expanded the aerospace discussion to a whole new level. The South Carolina Commerce tag line “South Carolina – Just Right” is catchy […]
Advanced systems of manufacturing bring vibrant economic changes and business growth — two things that are beneficial to the business landscape of South Carolina. Think about the manufacturing evolution of antilock brakes, photocopiers and windshield wipers. All efficient, user-friendly products made from the use of advanced manufacturing principles. Those same principles embody the foundation of […]
The excitement surrounding a new company’s investment and job creation announcement in Greenville County is shared by everyone who stands to benefit including job-seekers, contractors, service providers, elected officials and certainly the press. And the inevitable first question from reporters is often, “What were the state and local incentives needed to make the deal?” […]
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