Manufacturing


BASF ECMS’ Holland named to Oconee County’s 2024 Top 20 Under 40 list

Tommy Holland, contract services supervisor at BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) in Seneca, has been recognized as one of Oconee County Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Top 20 Under 40 honorees. An Oconee County native and a 2007 graduate of West Oak High School, Holland joined…


Lean Manufacturing & Leadership: A Winning Formula at AO Smith McBee

AO Smith, a company with a rich history dating back to 1874, has been at the forefront of manufacturing and innovation. From their humble beginnings producing baby carriages to their critical role in World War II, supplying bomb casings, nose gears for B-25 bombers, propellers, and landing…


Vonda White: An Adventure from Military to Motherhood to Manufacturing

Vonda White has always been drawn to adventure. Growing up in the North Carolina mountain town of Brevard as the oldest of four girls, she was eager to see the world beyond her family’s farm. Right out of high school, she enlisted in the military, despite her…


Apartment Rentals in Greenville County: Perfect for Manufacturing Professionals

Looking for a comfortable home close to major employers in Greenville County? The Shoals offers the ideal living solution for manufacturing employees and professionals working at nearby industry giants. Prime Location Situated in the heart of Greenville County, The Shoals provides easy access to some of the area’s largest employers: BMW Manufacturing Michelin North America […]



BASF ECMS site in Converse celebrates fifth anniversary

BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) employees and leadership in Converse recently celebrated the site’s fifth anniversary. During a cake-cutting ceremony, Mark Wright, Vice President of Precious Metal Refining & Chemicals with BASF ECMS, congratulated the Converse site team on its accomplishments – not just as…


Sustainable Mental Well-being with Coherence and Resiliency

My sister used to tell me, “Use your powers for good.” Growing up with Wonder Woman as one of my heroes, this was easy to imagine. As I matured, it was harder at times to remember that we are all “fearfully and wonderfully made…”[1] and capable of…



Carolina Handling Supports Hunger Relief Organizations With Equipment Giveaway

In celebration of Carolina Handling’s 58 years in business in 2024, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based intralogistics company has awarded 58 motorized pallet jacks to hunger relief organizations throughout the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama. Carolina Handling launched its 58 for 58 pallet jack giveaway on May 1 with…