Manufacturing

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Upstate Chapter #164 is experiencing a significant revitalization, focusing on strengthening the manufacturing community in Upstate South Carolina through enhanced networking opportunities and innovative educational programs. The chapter’s flagship initiative, the IDEA DRIVE 2025: CO2 Dragster Derby Competition, launched at the…

Recently, while pruning plants that had suffered from sun and water stress, I noticed that after pruning, beautiful new growth emerged rapidly. This experience inspired me to express the importance of leaders in fostering similar rejuvenation in their teams by addressing stress and promoting a supportive and…

By Andre Harris, Vice President, A M King This is Part 3 in our three-part series about manufacturing equipment installation. See Part 1 and Part 2 if you missed them. This time we’re focusing on the finer points of this complex process and sharing client results. A…

By Andre Harris, Vice President, A M King Thanks for reading our three-part series about manufacturing equipment installation. In Part 1 we talked about common challenges and introduced a client story. This time we’re exploring why preparation is so important, and in the final installment we’ll focus…

By Andre Harris, Vice President, A M King Join us for this three-part series about manufacturing equipment installation. In Part 1, we explore the challenges. Part 2 will cover why preparation is so important, and in Part 3 I’ll reveal how we seamlessly integrate new machines into…

Greenville stands at a crossroads. The region has a metropolitan area of 928,195 residents, international businesses relocate major operations here, and downtown features world class amenities. Yet the city itself remains artificially constrained within 30 square miles, capturing just 13% of its own county’s population. Other South…

Greenville, South Carolina finds itself in peculiar company on HGTV’s list of “Most Charming Small-Town Downtowns in the South”. The designation might seem flattering at first glance, but a closer examination reveals a fundamental disconnect between Greenville’s actual size and economic importance versus its placement alongside genuinely…

Carolina Handling has been named a top performer by Modula Inc., a leading manufacturer of vertical lift modules and automated storage solutions, scoring a second-place finish in overall sales of Modula units during 2024. Additionally, the Charlotte, NC-based material handling systems integrator received a Gold Level certificate…

A four-tire stop can be completed in under nine seconds, showcasing speed and teamwork from NASCAR’s top athletes. Likewise, Carolina Handling’s 1.1-hour average response time for breakdown calls outperforms the competition, highlighting its exceptional commitment to service and reliability. Carolina Handling, an industry leader in integrated material…

The Charlotte, NC-based material handling integrator won a Gold Stevie in the Company Publication category for Santa’s One Stop Integration Shop, a Carolina Handling pop-up book, and a Silver Stevie in the category Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year at Organizations with Up to 2,500 Employees for its…