With the strong possibility negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will conclude this week after the latest round of talks in Atlanta, Ga., the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) renewed its call for ambitious outcomes that embrace manufacturing priorities. “This week, TPP negotiators have the opportunity to…
GE Power & Water plans to stop manufacturing gas engines in Waukesha, Wisconsin and open a new facility to build engines in Canada. There was no announcement related to the GE Power & Water facility on Garlington Road in Greenville. Earlier this month, GE announced plans to…
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…
Manufacturing continues to be a key driver in the South Carolina economy. With recent capital investment announcements, the future for manufacturing looks bright, The Society of Marketing and Professional Services (SMPS) Palmetto Chapter is hosting a Manufacturing Panel Discussion at CU ICAR on August 25, 2015. Panelists include:…
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in July for the 31st consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 74th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. “The July PMI® registered 52.7 percent, a decrease of 0.8…
A North Carolina stainless equipment manufacturer will launch operations in Chesterfield County. Established two years ago in Waxhaw, N.C., Titan Stainless, is expected to invest $2.6 million on a 50,000-square-foot facility, creating 50 new jobs over the next five years. Located at the Lynches River Industrial Park…
Today, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance’s President and CEO, Lewis F. Gossett, released the following statement: “Five short days ago, South Carolina experienced the unthinkable – the senseless murder of 9 of our people. These were 9 beautiful souls gathered to worship who welcomed with open arms…
DeWalt, a Towson, MD-based manufacturer of industrial power tools, hand tools and accessories, announces the expansion of its initiative to build products in the United States. The announcement by DeWalt will have a positive impact on the company’s South Carolina facility. With this expansion, an additional 60 corded…
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in May for the 29th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 72nd consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Bradley J. Holcomb, CPSM,…
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 6.9 percent in April for a total of 26,952 compared to 25,202 vehicles sold in April, 2014. “A good April result with a BMW sales record is the perfect set-up going into what are typically the even stronger sales months of…