Articles by SCMFG/Staff

Carolina Handling Launches Speakers Bureau

Carolina Handling has launched a Speakers Bureau featuring subject matter experts in all areas of material handling who are available to speak in the community at no charge. Presenters cover topics from trends and careers in material handling to intralogistics solutions and robotics and are available to…


Carolina Handling Named 2025 MHEDA MVP

Carolina Handling has been awarded the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award for its outstanding achievements in 2024 by industry trade association MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association). This is the fifth consecutive year that Carolina Handling has achieved the award. A coveted accolade within the industry,…


Lima One Capital Hires Dave Hughes as Senior Director of Core Servicing

Lima One Capital, the nation’s premier lender for real estate investors, has hired mortgage servicing industry leader Dave Hughes as its new Senior Director of Core Servicing. Hughes, who will lead the team that services Lima One’s multibillion-dollar portfolio of loans, has over 20 years of experience…


AstenJohnson’s Zero Accident Culture: Safety Rooted in Care

In January, AstenJohnson’s Clinton, SC facility hosted OpExChange members for an exclusive visit, providing a firsthand look at the company’s unique culture and operations. The event spotlighted AstenJohnson’s core focus on safety, employee retention, and operational excellence, drawing attention to its longstanding dedication to continuous improvement and…


CAROLINA HANDLING DONATES PROCEEDS FROM HOLIDAY BOOK SALES TO LITERACY TOGETHER

Carolina Handling has donated proceeds from sales of its holiday pop-up book, Santa’s One-Stop Integration Shop, presenting a $5,000 check to Literacy Together in Asheville, North Carolina. One of the country’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, Carolina Handling published the children’s pop-up book to help educate customers…


CAROLINA HANDLING NAMES DONNON DIRECTOR OF SALES

Carolina Handling, one of the country’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, has named Andy Donnon its Director of Sales. Donnon joined Carolina Handling in 2020 as a business development manager and was promoted to South Carolina sales manager the following year. He was named regional sales…


OpExChange Panel Explores the Keys to Retaining Manufacturing Talent

By Mike Demos, OpExChange Coordinator for the SCMEP In early December, I had the privilege of moderating a panel discussion with leaders from three exceptional OpExChange companies during the South Carolina Manufacturing Summit. The focus of our session was a topic of critical importance to manufacturers across…


Carolina Handling Gives Back With Season Of Service

Carolina Handling, one of the country’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, has given back this holiday season by donating 58 hours of forklift service and repair and 5800 volunteer hours to hunger relief organizations across its five-state footprint. Carolina Handling homed in on its 58 years…


Forklift Repairs in Upstate South Carolina

At Piedmont Forklifts, we understand that your material handling equipment is the backbone of your operations. Without reliable forklifts, productivity can grind to a halt, leading to costly delays and decreased efficiency. That’s why we offer comprehensive forklift repair services designed to keep your fleet running at…


Carolina Handling Named A Repvue Top Sales Organization For Fall 2024

Carolina Handling, one of the country’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, has won five RepVue Reppy Awards, including top overall sales organization and top Greater Charlotte area company, for Fall 2024. An online platform for B2B sales professionals, RepVue surveys almost 20,000 users nationwide about the…