Manufacturing

The Keys to Successful Manufacturing Equipment Installation (Part 1)

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…


The Argument for Annexation: Why Greenville Must Grow to Thrive

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…


Does Greenville Really Want to Be on This List?

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 Named A 2024 Modula Top Performer

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…


Carolina Handling partners with McDowell, Spire Motorsports at Talladega Superspeedway

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…



Carolina Handling Named 2025 Raymond Dealer Of Distinction, Wins Diamond Elite Awards

For the 34th consecutive year, Carolina Handling has been named a Dealer of Distinction (DOD) by The Raymond Corporation, a global provider of best-in-class material handling equipment and intelligent intralogistics solutions. The DOD award recognizes the top performers among Raymond Solutions and Support Centers throughout North America….


Taming Everyday Lions

Have you ever been to a circus and watched a lion tamer with a four-legged stool? While the effectiveness of using a stool against a lion is debatable and not scientifically proven, the idea that a four-legged stool can prevent a lion from attacking is an intriguing…


Carolina Handling Partners With Kinexon To Provide AGV/AMR Fleet Management Solutions

Carolina Handling has partnered with Kinexon, a global leader in real-time tracking and automated operations, to provide AGV and AMR fleet management solutions to its customers. Kinexon’s fleet management software integrates and communicates with diverse groups of automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots, regardless of the…


Generating Excellence at Atlas Copco in Rock Hill

By Mike Demos, OpExChange Coordinator for the SCMEP On March 20, 2025, Atlas Copco welcomed OpExChange members for an insightful plant tour at their Rock Hill, SC, facility. Having joined OpExChange just last year, Atlas Copco has wasted no time fully engaging with the network, actively participating in plant…