Manufacturing

The Story of Oscar Sampson and the Camperdown Mill

Born in Massachusetts in 1829, Oscar Sampson was a descendant of Mayflower passengers.  Sampson grew to become a very prominent businessman in Boston. He served as a director on multiple boards, including Boston’s Merchant Association and The Cotton and Woolen Manufacturer Mutual Insurance Company. While living in Boston in the 1860s, Sampson, along with George […]


Building an Empire; The Textile Center of the World

By the 1930’s, nearly 20 major cotton mills and two dye/bleaching/processing mills lay within three miles of downtown Greenville, one of which was the largest mill under one roof in the world. The mills and their villages formed a crescent surrounding the growing city. The entrepreneurs who…



FREE Cyber Security and Fraud Prevention Event at Michelin

Join SCMFG at the Michelin Auditorium on Thursday, Dec. 5, where experts from Gallagher Risk Management and Regions Bank will discuss Cyber Security and Fraud Prevention. Speakers: John Farley of Gallagher Risk Management author of “Online And Under Attack” Randy Wilborn Fraud Prevention Product Manager of Regions Bank…




Want to rub shoulders with your sales prospects at Michelin?

Global firm opens doors to SCMFG network for events   Regional manufacturers and business service providers interested in making connections in the Palmetto State’s thriving manufacturing sector, we have the spot! Allow us to market and book your next event at Michelin. Utilizing our formidable network, we…


Lifting Safety – Risk Reduction and Asset Protection

The most important resources in manufacturing are the operators and mechanics that make the production process work. Even as automation is increasing in the workplace, the human factor is essential. To keep your manufacturing running smoothly, it is essential to take care of the human resources. This…



Statewide team lands five years of funding for biomedical research at Clemson

A group of South Carolina researchers who are working on new treatments for a variety of illnesses ranging from diabetes to heart disease cheered a decision to grant five years of funding to a biomedical research center based at Clemson University. The National Institute of General Medical…