South Carolina Manufacturing (SCMFG) has begun to publish content through our “Spools and Widgets” feature on the Palmetto State’s textile past. This is a photo gallery of all our content thus far. We will continue to bring you stories from South Carolina’s past and add to our growing image collection for your enjoyment. About the […]
Born in Massachusetts in 1829, Oscar Sampson was a descendant of Mayflower passengers. Sampson grew to become a very prominent businessman in Boston. He served as a director on multiple boards, including Boston’s Merchant Association and The Cotton and Woolen Manufacturer Mutual Insurance Company. While living in Boston in the 1860s, Sampson, along with George […]
By the 1930’s, nearly 20 major cotton mills and two dye/bleaching/processing mills lay within three miles of downtown Greenville, one of which was the largest mill under one roof in the world. The mills and their villages formed a crescent surrounding the growing city. The entrepreneurs who…
What once took safety personnel hours and sometimes longer to complete, what was once forgotten, placed aside until later or simply avoided because of time, can now be done with the swipe of a cell phone, ensuring not only machines and work environments remain hazard free, but…
Join SCMFG at the Michelin Auditorium on Thursday, Dec. 5, where experts from Gallagher Risk Management and Regions Bank will discuss Cyber Security and Fraud Prevention. Speakers: John Farley of Gallagher Risk Management author of “Online And Under Attack” Randy Wilborn Fraud Prevention Product Manager of Regions Bank…
Reporters Invited to “Fly” F-16 Cockpit Demonstrator Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] will highlight production of the F-16 Fighting Falcon in the Palmetto State during the 2019 South Carolina Manufacturing Conference & Expo Oct. 29-30 at the Charleston Area Convention Center, 5000 Coliseum Drive, in North Charleston. Reporters are invited to “fly” the…
Today, there are over 52 million Americans living in distressed communities. I know all too well the feeling of hopelessness that comes from lack of opportunity in your neighborhood, growing up in a single-parent household, mired in poverty myself. Living in a forgotten community, one that has…
Global firm opens doors to SCMFG network for events Regional manufacturers and business service providers interested in making connections in the Palmetto State’s thriving manufacturing sector, we have the spot! Allow us to market and book your next event at Michelin. Utilizing our formidable network, we…
The most important resources in manufacturing are the operators and mechanics that make the production process work. Even as automation is increasing in the workplace, the human factor is essential. To keep your manufacturing running smoothly, it is essential to take care of the human resources. This…
In addition to providing multi-faceted educational programs to serve area children and families, the Tamassee DAR School will now expand its services to include an innovative workforce initiative designed to prepare children for potential careers in the aerospace and automotive manufacturing sectors. Located on a 110-acre campus…