KTM Solutions will celebrate 14 years in business in 2019. My wife and I founded KTM Solutions after 22 years working for large corporations. While employed by world class aircraft companies, I heard a steady stream of reports about the eminent work force shortage, particularly engineers. During the last 14 years, nearly every chamber event […]
Every organization has a few individuals that act behind the scenes and contribute time and resource above the call of duty to make an organization successful. Here at South Carolina Manufacturing, we are no different. A few years ago, we were introduced to Doug Kim who took…
Having a better tax strategy can be the difference maker for South Carolina manufacturers looking to increase their existing cash flow and replenish costs from the previous year. And if that weren’t enough, a capable firm, one suited to the needs of manufacturers, can help a company navigate the complex waters of the valuable R&D […]
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, “South Carolina is a branch manufacturing state.” They tell us there’s not enough headquartering here, not enough research and development, but what if I told you the Palmetto State has a solution, in theory. South Carolina’s Research and Development…
Business is booming in South Carolina, and across the state, innovation is driving economic and technological developments. But just like any other asset, that innovation must be protected. In fact, the U.S. Department of Commerce noted on July 7, 2016 that, “Intellectual property protection is critical to…
Tires, passenger vehicles, and kazoos. What do these items have in common? South Carolina leads the nation for exports of these products, with customers overseas creating livelihood opportunities for our state, which exported more than $32 billion of South Carolina-made products in 2017 and has seen export…
Most people are resistant to change. A familiar routine is comfortable, predictable and relaxed. At the same time, it’s not conducive to fostering innovation or encouraging a highly efficient and productive work environment. Teams tend to prefer the familiar to the unfamiliar – especially when it comes…
Much like its mounting use in automotive innovation and assembly, plastics applications in aircraft construction is experiencing a mounting increase in demand and use. Within three years, nearly 800 pounds of any contemporary car on the road will be plastic, and now that the material is being…
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…
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…