Articles by SCMFG/Staff

Generating Excellence at Atlas Copco in Rock Hill

By Mike Demos, OpExChange Coordinator for the SCMEP On March 20, 2025, Atlas Copco welcomed OpExChange members for an insightful plant tour at their Rock Hill, SC, facility. Having joined OpExChange just last year, Atlas Copco has wasted no time fully engaging with the network, actively participating in plant…




Carolina Handling Names Brian St. John Director Of National Accounts

Carolina Handling, one of the country’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, has named Brian St. John its Director of National Accounts. St. John joined Carolina Handling in 2014 as a national account manager. He previously served as strategic account manager of national and global accounts for…


Picture This: Lean, Automation, and Innovation at FujiFilm Greenwood

By Mike Demos, OpExChange Coordinator for the SCMEP On February 18, 2024, FujiFilm’s Greenwood, SC facility opened its doors for the first time to the OpExChange, welcoming 21 companies from eleven counties in South Carolina and one from North Carolina. The visit provided an in-depth look at FujiFilm’s transformation…




Carolina Handling Launches New Service App

Carolina Handling has launched the Carolina Handling Service App, a quick response tool designed to streamline requests for service and minimize downtime. Developed using “first-call fix” technology, the new app uses imaging, geo-tagging, auto-messaging and QR encryption that provides technicians with immediate information about a needed repair….


Taking Flight with DISC: Revolutionizing Team Dynamics in Manufacturing

Effective teamwork and communication are crucial in today’s fast-paced, high-stress work environments. As to-do lists grow and deadlines loom, organizations require innovative tools to enhance self-awareness, team performance, engagement and effective leadership. Introducing “Taking Flight with DISC” – an enhanced version of the classic DISC assessment that’s…


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…