Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in July for the 31st consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 74th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. “The July PMI® registered 52.7 percent, a decrease of 0.8…
A North Carolina stainless equipment manufacturer will launch operations in Chesterfield County. Established two years ago in Waxhaw, N.C., Titan Stainless, is expected to invest $2.6 million on a 50,000-square-foot facility, creating 50 new jobs over the next five years. Located at the Lynches River Industrial Park…
Today, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance’s President and CEO, Lewis F. Gossett, released the following statement: “Five short days ago, South Carolina experienced the unthinkable – the senseless murder of 9 of our people. These were 9 beautiful souls gathered to worship who welcomed with open arms…
DeWalt, a Towson, MD-based manufacturer of industrial power tools, hand tools and accessories, announces the expansion of its initiative to build products in the United States. The announcement by DeWalt will have a positive impact on the company’s South Carolina facility. With this expansion, an additional 60 corded…
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,…
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 6.9 percent in April for a total of 26,952 compared to 25,202 vehicles sold in April, 2014. “A good April result with a BMW sales record is the perfect set-up going into what are typically the even stronger sales months of…
The transition to “cloud also” or “cloud first” is well under way for manufacturers around the globe according to new survey results from IDC. In fact, in the United States, 41% of manufacturing respondents indicated they are accessing IT resources via the public cloud, based on the…
Today, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) recognized 92 industrial facilities throughout the State for outstanding workplace safety accomplishments during 2014. A complete list of award recipients can be viewed by CLICKING HERE. Facilities with a low rate of incidents resulting in lost workdays, job transfers or restrictions…
Giti Tire executives were joined today by South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley along with state and county officials in a groundbreaking ceremony for the company’s new facility in Chester County. The first North America plant for Giti Tire will produce passenger and light truck tires for the…