“In the air or on the road” Manufacturing Design with Paul Kumler

Where do you make your money?

The question may seem obvious to most people. For example, I decide I want to buy a new pickle ball paddle. I go to my local sporting goods store, make a selection and pay for it. The store received a payment from me hopefully at a value…


Should you use a specialist or a generalist?

Recently, I visited my family doctor for my annual physical. We covered the normal, routine small talk, reviewed the results of my lab work, and overall, I was given a clean bill of health. I have been dealing with some annoying chronic issues for years. Each annual…


Who are the real risk takers?

Perhaps you have always dreamt of being your own boss. Maybe there is an entrepreneurial spirit buried deep down inside of you and you want to take the plunge into starting your own company. Or maybe you already made the jump and started a business from scratch,…


Small Business Manufacturing in a COVID world

Can you believe that the first month of 2021 is behind us? In the blink of an eye, January 2021 is gone! I will admit that I could not wait for 2020 to end and 2021 to begin. After months of dealing with the pandemic, business uncertainty,…


Upstate Aerospace Announcement

SENIOR LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT KTM SOLUTIONS Greenville, SC – Thomas D. (Dev) Belflower III, P.E., has been promoted to Chief Operations Officer (COO). In his role as COO, Belflower will assume daily leadership of all operational aspects of the company. In addition, Jacob McDaris has been promoted…


Announcements From KTM Solutions In Greenville

TUMLIN JOINS KTM SOLUTIONS CORPORATE TEAM Greenville, SC – Dana Tumlin agreed to join the KTM Solutions corporate team as a Business Manager supporting all business lines. Tumlin is a graduate of the University of Texas – Arlington where she earned a degree in Business Management. “We…


Preparing for the New Year

In just a few days, we will enter the New Year. Indeed, I venture to say that many people think 2020 can’t end fast enough. As much as we would like to put the old year behind us, are you ready for 2021? As a part of…


Announcements from KTM Solutions in Greenville

KTM SOLUTIONS EXPANDS FABRICATION BUSINESS Greenville, SC – KTM Solutions is pleased to announce the expansion of its fabrication business. With this expansion, KTM Solutions has added six (6) new positions including a senior welder, Bryan Pickle. “We are excited by the opportunities ahead of us as…


When the dust settles …

Is it over yet? That’s a broad question that could apply to so many things. It’s 2020, the year of big surprises. The year started full of promise only to be turned upside down by a world-wide pandemic. But to some people, 2020 triggers an emotional response…


787 Move to Charleston – Is This Just The Beginning?

Boeing recently announced that all 787 production would be consolidated in Charleston, South Carolina, meaning that 787 production in Everett, Washington would cease. As one can imagine, an announcement of this magnitude generates many opinions and emotions, particularly on the part of the winners and losers. Some…