In the dynamic world of manufacturing, staying informed about industry trends, technological advancements, and regional economic developments is crucial for professionals seeking to navigate the complexities of the sector. Recognizing this need, two prominent digital magazines, Pennsylvania Manufacturing and South Carolina Manufacturing, have emerged as sister publications,…
Carolina Handling has received the 2023 Health & Safety Award for Excellence from Kautex, A Textron Company, a Tier One automotive supplier with more than 30 manufacturing facilities in 13 countries. The award was received for an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) project at the company’s facility in…
Ready for Better Do you want to become a better leader, embrace personal development, or improve your team’s engagement and innovation? Perhaps you have an idea for a book or a passion for learning a new subject or language. After founding and working in a marketing company…
Last week marked the first OpExChange plant visit of Q2 2024, hosted by BW Flexible Systems in Duncan, South Carolina. The primary focus of the tour was to offer insights into their people-centric culture and their ongoing implementation of lean manufacturing principles through a tiered reporting system….
For the 33rd year in a row, Carolina Handling has been named a Dealer of Distinction (DOD) by The Raymond Corporation, a global provider of best-in-class material handling equipment and intelligent intralogistics solutions. The DOD award is given annually to the top performers among Raymond Solutions and…
In today’s digital landscape, a company’s website is more than just an online presence; it’s a powerful tool for recruiting and retaining top talent. A thoughtfully designed, informative, and user-friendly website can significantly enhance an organization’s ability to build a strong, committed workforce. Here’s how: Attracting Top…
Carolina Handling, one of the Southeast’s leading integrated material handling solutions providers, has named Joe Perkins its Chief Operating Officer. Perkins has served as executive vice president of operations at Carolina Handling since April 1, 2020. He joined the company in 2012 as a sales representative, moving…
In 2001, Jack Welch, on his retirement as CEO of General Electric, stated that his effectiveness as CEO for twenty years could be measured by the company’s performance over the next two decades. While this assessment was far from wrong, it appears to rate quite highly on…
The Honda Talon, a side-by-side power sports vehicle, has earned the title of the Coolest Thing Made in SC after a two-month contest that yielded more than 218,000 votes from the public. The Honda Talon 1000R-4 Fox Live Value, which is manufactured by American Honda Motor Co., Inc….
The OpExChange visited the Starbucks Sandy Run Roasting plant in Gaston, South Carolina in early March. This plant is one of seven roasting plants in the world supplying ground coffee and whole beans to fuel the world. This facility opened in 2008 and recently celebrated their 15th…