Like a small sliver of glass or sand on the beach, it can enter the airways and lungs of exposed Construction, General Industry and Maritime workers. Wherever there is sanding, blasting or disturbing of stone and concrete, Silica is in the air. Crystalline Silica, a mineral found…
South Carolina Manufacturing (SCMFG) would like to thank all who attended our event “Learn to Lead like a Navy SEAL”. SCMFG is incredibly honored to spread the word of the “Seal Future Fund”. The goal of the fund is to create a network of organizations that will support and take advantage of this uniquely qualified workforce. These men returning […]
Recently, South Carolina Manufacturing (SCMFG) sat down with Preston Patnoude, the Managing Director of Edgewater Automation in Spartanburg, to discuss the state’s business climate, wants and needs. (SCMFG) What in-state organizations, fellow manufactures and business service providers did Edgewater Automation utilize to achieve its current market standing? (Preston…
As part of its mission to create a cohesive and unified network of in-state manufacturers and their suppliers through strategic discussion, South Carolina Manufacturing requested an interview with Thomas Koehler, General Manager of Berrang, a global company headquartered in Germany and first-tier supplier of fasteners to global…
Microsoft-based WMS software developer Datex recently debuted new 3PL WMS billing functionality designed to make billing faster, easier and more customizable for third party logistics providers. One trend encountered in the third party logistics industry is the need to be able to split costs. Many 3PLs have…
South Carolina’s manufacturing and distribution organizations face never-ending disruptions – whether it’s market pressures to better manage costs and streamline operations, or it’s preparing for the impact of technological innovations such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning. When project teams consider the capabilities of today’s modern…
ACS Manufacturing announced plans to locate new manufacturing operations in Abbeville County. The company’s $6 million investment is projected to create more than 150 new jobs over the next five years. Dan Knox, ACS Manufacturing President, said the company is excited about its expansion to the Abbeville,…
General Plastics Manufacturing Company, a leading supplier of high-performance polyurethane foam products and build-to-print composite parts, was recently certified to the Aerospace Quality Standard AS9100 Rev. D. The renewal of its AS9100 certification reaffirms its commitment to the rigorous standards of its aerospace customers, and benefits customers…
Lever Gear, The Maker of the Toolcard Pro, Moves to Greenville and Launches Second Kickstarter Campaign. Recently, Doug Kim, the Chairman of SCMFG’s advisory board and intellectual property attorney at Douglas Kim Law Firm, sat down with Mike Scully, the Founder and CEO of Lever Gear in Greenville, to discuss his…
Tindall Corporation’s President and CEO, Greg Force, was awarded the 2017 Mario J. Bertolini Leadership & Innovation Award at the 2018 PCI Convention in Denver, Colorado. The Mario J. Bertolini Leadership & Innovation Award recognizes individuals who exhibited the personal and professional traits exemplified by Mr. Bertolini…