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Four products have advanced in the 3rd Annual Manufacturing Madness contest presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. The winner will earn the title of “Coolest Thing Made in SC.” The public voted March 11-14 for their favorites during the Top 8 round, and more than 41,000 votes were cast to determine which products would advance to the […]
When meeting someone for the first time, I am invariably asked what I do for a living. I proudly respond that I work for Alice Manufacturing Company, a family owned textile company, in Easley. I used that reply with an out-of-state couple at a wedding reception a few years ago. A bit later at the […]
South Carolina Manufacturing (SCMFG) is always eager to learn from the Palmetto State’s manufacturers. Recently, SCMFG had the privledge to tour Edgewater Automation in Spartanburg to get an in-depth look into their customized automated machines. SCMFG highlighted a few of their projects. Pic 1 & 2. This is a front and back picture of a […]
Like a small sliver of glass or sand on the beach, it can enter the airways and lungs of exposed Construction, General Industry and Maritime workers. Wherever there is sanding, blasting or disturbing of stone and concrete, Silica is in the air. Crystalline Silica, a mineral found in a variety of materials including sand, stone, […]
South Carolina Manufacturing (SCMFG) would like to thank all who attended our event "Learn to Lead like a Navy SEAL". SCMFG is incredibly honored to spread the word of the "Seal Future Fund". The goal of the fund is to create a network of organizations that will support and take advantage of this uniquely qualified workforce. These men returning […]
Recently, South Carolina Manufacturing (SCMFG) sat down with Preston Patnoude, the Managing Director of Edgewater Automation in Spartanburg, to discuss the state’s business climate, wants and needs. (SCMFG) What in-state organizations, fellow manufactures and business service providers did Edgewater Automation utilize to achieve its current market standing? (Preston Patnoude) Getting started, the state and county economic […]
Microsoft-based WMS software developer Datex recently debuted new 3PL WMS billing functionality designed to make billing faster, easier and more customizable for third party logistics providers. One trend encountered in the third party logistics industry is the need to be able to split costs. Many 3PLs have been asked to prepare invoices showing that costs […]
You’re not the only one confused by the tax issue. While it’s true that it might be the opportunity of a lifetime for many companies, tax expert David Jones of GreerWalker says it’s time to proceed with caution. Should you change your filing status to drop your tax rate from 37 percent to 21 percent? What’s the […]
You might have noticed that South Carolina took center stage recently in the ongoing controversy over the national Export-Import Bank, or EXIM. The EXIM Bank is a relatively small government agency that offers financing to help U.S. companies export products and services. but has the ire of some political actors who’ve seen it as a […]
An attorney by trade and veteran of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness’ President and CEO, Susie Shannon, boasts a series of professional titles and relative experiences needed for the job. From her service in the U.S. Army Reserve and work in a large law firm, to In-House Chief […]
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