Two-month-long contest to select the ‘Coolest Thing Made In South Carolina’ COLUMBIA, S.C.— The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance is proud to announce the inaugural Manufacturing Madness, a bracket-style contest that will engage the public to select the Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina. The contest is presented…
While other Industry 4.0 sessions focus solely on Industry 4.0 technology itself, SCMEP and Feyen Zylstra will spend time exploring processes and best practices on how to build a team, create strong objectives, and select, deploy, and integrate technology solutions in a way that maximizes value today and tomorrow.Registered SC manufacturers are eligible for a […]
While South Carolina is noted for its manufacturing prowess, the Palmetto State is now being recognized as a player in “Big Tech”, from Silicon Harbor in Charleston to social media app creators in the Upstate. Recently, South Carolina Manufacturing (SCMFG) had the opportunity to sit down with…
Labor Shortage – What do we do? The current workforce labor shortage is pervasive. From recruitment to retention, from basic skills training to leadership development, workforce development has never been more challenging. Potential candidates “ghost” scheduled interviews and new hires do not show up after a lunch…
How time flies. It’s hard to believe that the first month of 2022 is already behind us. By now, most people have “recovered” from the holidays and have begun to settle into a routine that will carry them through the year. You may be thinking, “What’s this…
VTA to install solar and battery storage microgrid and EV fleet charging for electric transit buses with Proterra and Scale Microgrid Solutions Microgrid will enable VTA to operate electric buses during power outages Project is expected to deliver VTA savings on electricity costs and reduce emissions Transit…
Proterra and Vicinity Motor Corp. announce multi-year supply agreement to power the Vicinity Lightning™ and strip chassis platform for commercial electric vehicles with Proterra battery technology Multi-year agreement expected to support next-generation heavy-duty electric transit bus as well as Class 3 and 5 work trucks Includes battery…
As manufacturers continue to automate processes and outfit their facilities with the latest in production technologies, the need and application of industrial control panels is on the rise. The contemporary manufacturer is already under the gun to upgrade its standards and services with Industry 4.0 innovations like…
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) released the following statement from its President and CEO, Sara Hazzard, regarding South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster’s 2022 State of the State address: “South Carolina is home to over 5,000 manufacturers and 300,000 manufacturing workers. Governor McMaster’s priorities to expand workforce…