Articles by SCMFG/Staff

OpExChange Event – John Maxwell Leadership Game

In July, the OpExChange held one of the most engaging and interactive events of the year! Chris Stoecklein, CEO of Stoecklein Consulting and Executive Director of the John Maxwell team, led several participants from OpExChange companies through the John Maxwell Leadership Game. This game is a fun…


SCMFG Highlights; Vansco Inc

Vansco History Vansco was founded in 1997 by Vance Fish. The company began as a manufacturing and supply source for electrical wire harnesses. Over the years, Vansco expanded its capabilities to include cable assemblies, final assemblies and sub-assemblies as well as ancillary services including product design, stripping, terminating,…


Facility Expansion: Navigating the Construction Process

In the past two years, there has been a huge influx of interest in manufacturing expansion opportunities in South Carolina – not only for existing industries but also for new companies that do not have operations in the state. It seems that every day there is a…


Energy in Leadership

Energy Measurement We all feel each other’s energy, whether we’re aware of it or not. Each time our heart beats, a magnetic field travels out of our bodies and extends in all directions. This field can be measured with magnetometers. Gerhard Baule and Richard McFee first demonstrated…


Golden Career Strategies President Stacey Bevill Earns Harrison Assessments Debriefing and Coaching Accreditation

Stacey Bevill, Owner and President of Golden Career Strategies, recently became a certified Harrison Assessment provider. Harrison Assessments’ Talent Solutions Platform empowers businesses and leaders across the globe to create engaged, fulfilled and high-performing teams by providing insights for talent acquisition, employee development, team development, leadership and…


SCMEP Staff Spotlight: Channing Childers

With 10+ years of experience in marketing and media planning, Channing plays an integral role in helping the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership SCMEP to meet our marketing objectives. Channing is a Clemson University graduate with a B.S. in Marketing and a Minor in Advertising. She has…


SCMEP Staff Spotlight: Kyle Oronzio

As one of the newest additions to our Regional Vice President staff at the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP), Kyle brings a wealth of operations and continuous improvement experience to his new role. An Industrial Engineering Professional with 15+ years of manufacturing experience, Kyle has a…


Digitization of Production at IFA Summerville

Industry 4.0 is transforming the manufacturing industry at a remarkable rate, and South Carolina manufacturers are being faced with decisions on how and where to get started. Opinions vary on the best approach to begin, but there is general consensus – all manufacturers should get started ……


Carolina Handling Launches Interactive Intralogistics Experience

Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s central time zone, has launched a new online experience called Carolina Handling Intralogistics Constellation. The interactive web page is designed to educate customers about Carolina Handling’s comprehensive material handling…


Carolina Handling Begins Construction on New Atlanta Facility

Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama and Florida’s central time zone, has begun construction on a new 82,508-square-foot facility in Fairburn, Georgia. Scheduled to open in early 2023, the new building at 92 Howell Avenue in Fairburn…