Recently, South Carolina Manufacturing (SCMFG) sat down with Chris Urban, the general manager of Meyer Tool in Greenville, to discuss the company’s growth and success in South Carolina. As companies grow or look to expand their footprint in state or out, it is critical these manufacturers create…
Ever wonder what’s luring manufacturing firms from all over the world to a place like South Carolina? Ever wonder why BMW, Boeing, Volvo or their slew of suppliers ever set foot on our sandy soil? If you’re thinking tax incentives, quality of life, airport access or a prominent place along the interstate, you’re close, but […]
South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) CASE STUDY: Faiveley Transport utilizes Kanban system to improve processes and material flow with help from SCMEP Company Overview Faiveley Transport, founded in 1919 in Saint-Ouen, France, is a manufacturer of high-tech components for rail vehicles. The company has global product…
SCMEP Case Study: NICCA USA reduces expenditure on energy and decreases environmental impact with help from SCMEP Company Overview Nicca Chemical Industry Co., founded in 1941, is a supplier of water-based chemicals to the automotive and textile industries. NICCA USA, Inc., which opened its doors in 1988…
Letter from the editor: No one provides a deeper insight into the reality of South Carolina’s manufacturing sector more than its industry voices. In maintaining this vision and editorial focus, South Carolina Manufacturing (SCMFG) is honored to announce Sen. Tim Scott as a quarterly contributor. No sound…
In an article published by South Carolina Manufacturing titled Quality – A Top Business Priority for Manufacturers[1] spoke to me as a quality and process improvement practitioner. One statement that I had earmarked was, “Manufacturers across value chains face competitive and market pressures, customer demand, and complex…
Steve Prout, President, Solar Atmospheres Southeast joined the company in the Fall of 2013 to establish Solar’s newest vacuum heat treating facility in Greenville, South Carolina. Steve started his career in commercial heat treating and brazing in 1996 and has held a variety of positions in the…
Like many states across the country, South Carolina faces ever-growing manufacturing job numbers and an ever-decreasing talent pool. Industry officials and educators alike say the key to filling the workforce pipeline once again relies on letting students understand manufacturing isn’t about just getting by in dirty textile…
Mr. Matthews has years of experience in energy storage and battery technology. He started his career with EaglePicher as a Product Engineer and has also worked in various technical, business development and management roles within the power industry including Vice President of Sales and Marketing at both…
From the port in Charleston to the inland port in Greer, from Boeing to GKN, from Volvo to BMW and from the hundreds of suppliers in between, the manufacturers of South Carolina are mobilizing. South Carolina Manufacturing (SCMFG) is seeking contributed editorials, press releases, white papers,…