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U.S. Hiring Plans for Q4 2015 Strongest in Eight Years

U.S. employers predict the strongest hiring plans since the fourth quarter of 2007 in the final three months of this year, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, released today by ManpowerGroup. Globally, evidence of definitive workforce gains remains patchy, amid signs the pace of recovery…


BMW Manufacturing Announces Management Changes

BMW Manufacturing announced today four new senior management appointments. Included in the new management appointments is the formulation of a new management function to oversee project integration to serve the needs of the plant’s future growth. Karl Loessl has been appointed Vice President, Body in White. Loessl…


Domtar’s Paper Made Here Documentary Wins Awards

Domtar Corporation’s (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) short documentary, A Portrait on Paper, earned three Telly Awards. The 36th annual Telly Awards honor the finest film and video productions, attracting more than 12,000 entries from five continents. Domtar’s inspirational short video received a Silver Award for Best Corporate…


Stevens Aviation Inspiring Longevity Amongst Employees

For the last 15 years, Pete Maes’ morning alarm has started his work day at 5 a.m. During this time, the former Marine and Massachusetts native has served as both a mechanic and Crew Lead at Stevens Aviation’s GSP International Airport location. Working his way from the…


Synalloy Names New Chief Financial Officer

Synalloy Corporation (Nasdaq:SYNL), a growth oriented company that engages in a number of diverse business activities including the production of stainless steel pipe, fiberglass and steel storage tanks, and specialty chemicals and the master distribution of seamless carbon pipe and tube, is pleased to announce that effective immediately,…


New DHEC Director Announced as Keynote Speaker for 2015 Clean Energy Summit

The S.C. Clean Energy Business Alliance announced that Catherine Heigel, the new Director of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control, will be the keynote speaker at the 2015 S.C. Clean Energy Summit to be held July 23 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. “We are…


Senate Confirms Catherine Heigel to Lead DHEC

The South Carolina Senate confirmed Catherine Heigel as the Director of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). “We are pleased that the Senate has confirmed Catherine Heigel as our next Director,” said Allen Amsler, chairman of the S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control. “With…


Fujifilm Names Todd Croker President of FUJIFILM Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc.

FUJIFILM Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc., announces two major organizational changes, effective March 1, 2015: Tomoyoshi “John” Ueno was named Chairman; and Todd Croker was promoted to President, succeeding Mr. Ueno in this position. This change represents a transition in the company president’s role from a Japanese President to…


Sonoco Names Saunders Senior Vice President

Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, today announced that Barry L. Saunders has been elected senior vice president and chief financial officer, according to Jack Sanders, president and chief executive officer. Saunders, 56, who previously served as the Company’s vice president and CFO,…


SCMA Elects 2015-2016 Chairman

The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Mr. Roger Schrum, Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs for Sonoco Products Company, to serve as Chairman of the 2015-2016 Board of Directors. “I am honored to be given the opportunity to serve as chairman of the…