Articles by SCMFG/Staff


SC Workforce Best-Kept Secret Revealed

The South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department (VR) is often referred to as the “best-kept secret” in the realm of workforce development and employee retention for South Carolina businesses. As October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), OpExChange celebrated the month’s conclusion with an event at VR’s…


BASF ECMS in Seneca, Converse to hold two hiring events this week

Two BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) sites located in Converse and Seneca are both holding hiring fairs this week. They are hiring full-time production technicians and full-time apprentices. BASF ECMS Seneca Apprentice Hiring Fair – Virtual Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 9 a.m. – 12 p.m….


20 Ways to Minimize Fear

Fear is an emotion everyone experiences in their lifetime. A perceived threat that activates fear can be physical, psychological, or emotional. It can also be real or imagined. We often think of emotions like fear or anger as bad, but every emotion serves a purpose. Fear activates…


Exploring Digitalization: Inside Schaeffler’s Fort Mill Facility

Introduction In the heart of Fort Mill, South Carolina, a beacon of innovation and sustainability shines brightly. Schaeffler, a renowned motion technology company with a legacy spanning 75 years, recently opened its doors to some of their peer manufacturers across the Carolinas. The occasion was the September…


Get Peace of Mind and Security with Toppe Consulting Digital Marketing Services

In today’s digital landscape, establishing a strong and effective online presence is crucial for businesses to be successful. In fact, according to Gartner for Marketers, “By 2025, 80% of B2B sales interactions between suppliers and buyers will occur in digital channels. B2B buying behaviors have been shifting…


Carolina Handling Named A Repvue Top Sales Organization For Second Half Of 2023

Carolina Handling has been named a Top Overall Sales Organization by RepVue, receiving seven total Reppy Awards for the second half of 2023. An online platform for B2B sales professionals, RepVue collects data each year from almost 20,000 users about culture, overall employee experience and more. Companies…



Carolina Handling Donates Proceeds From Patriotic Forklift Auction

Carolina Handling donated proceeds from its recent patriotic forklift auction to Folds of Honor Palmetto State Chapter and Upstate Warrior Solution, with each organization receiving $5,000 during a check presentation held recently at Rupert Huse Veteran Center in Greenville, South Carolina. The red, white and blue Raymond…


Greenville’s Life and Safety Welcomes Anthony Wilks

Greenville, SC – Life and Safety Consultants, an industry-leader in environmental, health and safety regulatory compliance, risk management and comprehensive safety management systems, is announcing the addition of veteran safety professional Anthony Wilks to the team. With a career spanning 28 years as South Carolina’s OSHA Compliance…