When Eddie Gambrell first came to work as a contractor at BASF ECMS in Seneca, he considered the job temporary. He expected his role to serve as a bridge until he could return to fire ecology work with the federal government. For nearly 20 years, he held…
Carolina Handling has been named the 2023 Top Performer of the Year by Modula, Inc., a leading manufacturer of vertical lift modules and automated storage solutions. An authorized Modula dealer since 2021, Carolina Handling sells, installs and services Modula’s advanced vertical storage and retrieval systems designed to…
In response to growing mental health concerns for employees in the manufacturing world, the BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) Seneca site decided to be proactive. The large-scale precious metals recycler has partnered with Prisma Health to provide a mental health first aid course to supervisors,…
The Technical Assessment for Legacy Software In this case study, we examine the collaboration between South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) and Century Printing & Packaging (CPP) to address the company’s need to modernize its custom legacy software. SCMEP’s Chris Rauch initiated contact with Deveren Werne from TSVMap, leading to a series of meetings and pre-discovery sessions…
Staying Competitive with AI-Powered Manufacturing Instructions Manufacturers face immense pressure to remain agile and efficient in an increasingly competitive global landscape. Implementing the latest technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) can provide the digital transformation necessary to streamline processes and reduce costs. One area where AI is making…
Carolina Handling is celebrating its 58th anniversary in 2024 with a yearlong campaign entitled “Handling Hunger Together” to assist hunger relief organizations throughout the company’s five-state footprint. According to Feeding America, more than 44 million people in the U.S. face hunger each year, including 1 in 5…
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…
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…
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…