The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published its first regulations governing the commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones. The new regulations are set to take effect in August. Despite widespread media coverage of potential commercial applications of drone technology, such as…
Saying “South Carolina manufacturing is strong right now” is a true statement. But that doesn’t mean it will be true next year or even a few months from now. This is not a gloom-and doom, sky is falling report. It’s a fact. South Carolina has relied…
Manufacturing firms tend to focus on their products. In fact, we often fall in love with them. It consumes most of our time at work, and for many in the business, much of their time away from the office as well. We celebrate big orders and naively…
Although there are many reasons a company should consider an SBA loan, there are 5 critical advantages to an SBA loan which should be considered when applying for a loan to expand or refinance your business or acquire a new one. SBA loans are intended to improve…
With over 250 automotive manufacturers and associated suppliers calling South Carolina home, it is important that increasing customer demands be understood as a means of maintaining a competitive advantage. Not only are the requirements for implementing various ISO standards on the rise once again, we are also…
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has released a much anticipated Final Rule updating its regulation that defines the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) overtime exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, and Highly Compensated Employees. According to DOL, the Final Rule extends overtime pay to an estimated…
SCMEP Case Study: NICCA USA reduces expenditure on energy and decreases environmental impact with help from SCMEP Company Overview Nicca Chemical Industry Co., founded in 1941, is a supplier of water-based chemicals to the automotive and textile industries. NICCA USA, Inc., which opened its doors in 1988…
Some of the state’s most noted manufacturing professionals asked for it, so we were happy to accommodate them. As Editor-in-Chief of South Carolina Manufacturing (SCMFG), I am happy to report the explosive growth of this publication to our readers across the region and to those here at…
The presence of “hackers” in the manufacturing industry is ever growing and more attention should be given to this increasing threat. We are certainly familiar with unauthorized intrusions into the IT systems of the financial and retail industries – think Target, SONY, JP Morgan and even South…
Berrang Inc., a distributor of fasteners and parts for assembly, has added a variety of services to its Greenville facility that will not only differentiate the company from its fellow suppliers, but will also ensure the vast automotive supply chain behind BMW remains a smooth running machine….