Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in May for the 29th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 72nd consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Bradley J. Holcomb, CPSM,…
Michelin Development–a subsidiary of Michelin North America, Inc. that provides business loans to upstart businesses in many of the communities the tire company operates–today approved another loan to a small but growing South Carolina transportation company that now needs one more driver and truck to keep ahead…
Techtronic Industries (TTI), a global leader in the design, manufacturing and marketing of quality consumer, professional and industrial products, is expanding its manufacturing and distribution operations in Anderson County. The $85 million investment will create at least 216 new jobs in Anderson, S.C. over the next five…
SOPAKCO, a world-leader in the design, processing and packaging of processed foods, is expanding its Marion County operations. The company is investing $4.5 million to install a new fitment pouch line at its headquarters in Mullins, S.C. The investment is expected to create 56 new jobs. “Congratulations…
Manufacturing employment increased in North Carolina for a third straight year, reports the 2015 North Carolina Manufacturers Register ®, an industrial database and directory published by Manufacturers’ News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL. According to data collected by MNI, North Carolina manufacturers added 3,734 jobs from January 2014…
At its annual meeting today, the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) presented eight of its 20 safety awards this year to U.S. Michelin manufacturing plants. Two Michelin production facilities were recognized for excellence in worker health and safety, and six were acknowledged for significant improvements in these categories….
Michelin Group’s Aircraft Tire Division has been recognized as Supplier of the Year in the Electronics/Hydraulics/Mechanical category by The Boeing Company, the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. Michelin was one of 14 companies and one university…
An ATV maker, a manufacturer of treated wood products and a carbon fiber producer are among five companies to be honored at the Salute to Manufacturing Awards Luncheon in connection with the South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo. Gov. Nikki Haley will be the keynote speaker at…
Kent International, the second largest bicycle supplier to the Mass Market U.S., announced today that it has signed an agreement to become a licensee of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for bicycle tires and tubes. The products will be available for purchase at Walmart and Dunham’s…
IDC Manufacturing Insights asserts that the Internet of Things (IoT) is on track to dramatically transform manufacturers’ products, services, and operations in 2015. While the hype persists around IoT, IDC Manufacturing Insight notes there are many signs that show confidence in IoT is with good reason. The…