Courtesy of the South Carolina Department of Commerce. A statesman with a steadfast commitment to South Carolina, Senator Hugh Leatherman played an instrumental role in many economic development projects within our borders over the course of decades. He leaves a legacy for helping shape South Carolina’s business…
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) announced today that the agency has been awarded a $6 million grant by the California Energy Commission to install one of the largest EV fleet charging systems in the United States that will be powered by a solar…
The following content was provided by WSPA’s Livin’ Upstate Brent Hillabrand grew up in a forklift family, watching and learning the ins and outs of the industry from his father’s lift trucks dealership. Today, Hillabrand leads a team of more than 600 associates as President & CEO…
AMBAC International achieved a huge turn-around at their Elgin, South Carolina plant. This 100 year-old, employee-owned facility already had great talent but they were struggling financially. In 2018, their CEO, Robert Isherwood, implemented a new management operating system which not only engaged the workforce but also unified…
Wilmington, N.C. (October 19, 2021) – PolyQuest, Incorporated (PolyQuest), the leading distributor of PET resins and a manufacturer of recycled PET resins in North America, announces a rebrand that unveils a new and improved website, an updated logo, and enhanced communication materials. The company’s brand refresh is…
Who is Gretchen Philyaw? Gretchen Philyaw is an industry CEO and noted columnist for a variety of global publications including Innovation & Tech Today and Plastics News. With her industry-specific experience and flare for marketing, Philyaw brings a human element to the sectors of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Her dedication to the revival of American manufacturing extends […]
Operators Unlimited is excited to attend the upcoming Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) Operators Conference November 1-3 at the Embassy Suites in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Not yet registered? Registration is still open. Follow this link to receive the member online registration discount. This conference…
(Columbia, South Carolina) – The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) released the following statement from its President and CEO, Sara Hazzard, regarding the announcement made during the State of the Port 2021 that Jim Newsome, President and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority, will retire in…
I didn’t think I would get emotional on the 20-year anniversary last month. My wife and I were driving east on Interstate 20 coming into Atlanta following a visit to see our granddaughters in Texas. It was the morning of September 11th. Nearly every overpass was full…
The OpExChange closed out Q3 of 2021 with a visit to Stanley Black & Decker’s (SB&D) state-of-the-art facility in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Several peer OpExChange members traveled from across the Carolinas to participate. In addition to sharing their Industry 4.0 progress they also provided guidance to…