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SC Manufacturers Alliance recognizes 85 facilities for outstanding safety
The S.C. Manufacturers Alliance is recognizing workplaces that have prioritized safety procedures. Yesterday, the organization honored 85 industrial facilities throughout the state for outstanding workplace safety accomplishment in 2021, SCMA said in a news release. Key factors include a low rate of incidents resu[...]
Vote for the ‘Coolest Thing Made in SC’
March is no longer just for basketball brackets. The S.C. Manufacturers Association, has kicked off the inaugural statewide season of Manufacturing Madness, sponsored by BlueCross Blue Shield of South Carolina. The winner will be crowned “Coolest Thing Made in S.C.” More than 70,000 votes have been cast so far. [...]
Metal retail store to open for B2B professionals, hobbyists
The Metal Supermarkets, a convenience store for metal, is scheduled to open this month in North Charleston, the company said in a news release. The store, which will be located at 4204 Domino Ave., Suite C, in North Charleston, works as a one-stop shopping place for business-to-business professionals and hobbyists seeking metal to work with, the company […]
North Charleston flag company to expand operations
A North Charleston startup that designs, manufactures and fulfills orders for American flags made fully in America plans to expand its operations, adding more than two dozen new jobs. Wes Lyon, Katie Lyon and Max Berry launched Allegiance Flag Supply in 2018 after discovering most American flags were made offshore with low-[...]
Company solves welder shortage by guaranteeing jobs
W International, a metal fabricator in Goose Creek, has launched a new training program that will address its workforce needs and guarantee welding jobs at the company for graduates. W International unveiled the Training Center of Excellence program and its on-site facility Nov. 30 with special ceremony at the company&[...]
Boeing delivered no Dreamliners in Q3
Boeing delivered 85 airplanes in quarter three — but none of them were 787 Dreamliners and the airplane manufacturer hasn’t released a timeline for when they will resume. Deliveries for the 787 Dreamliner program have been halted since May when the Federal Aviation Administration requested to look[...]
Mount Holly aluminum plant eyes electrical cars
Volvo, BMW, Mercedes-Benz. South Carolina auto manufacturers are all ramping up for an electric future, and Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary said the Mount Holly plant can get them there. For decades, the Mount Holly smelter in Moncks Corner has been casting molten aluminum into billet, which then gets extruded into a variety of shapes […]
Summerville sawmill expands operations with $30 million investment
A forest producing company is branching out with a $30 million investment that will expand operations at its Summerville sawmill. Interfor’s investment is anticipated to increase production capacity to meet growing demand for its products, improve manufacturing productivity and enhance its product mix, the company said in a news release. The Dorchester County expansion is […]
ManuFirst SC program provides manufacturing training for Berkeley County residents
ManuFirst SC is kicking off a four-week training course to prepare Berkeley County residents for manufacturing jobs—and offering scholarships. The sessions will run Aug. 16 through Sept. 15 at Trident Technical College’s Berkeley Campus and will provide necessary training for graduates to qualify for positions at industries in South Carolina. Participants will learn essential safety […][...]
Crawlspace encapsulation company expands operations in Awendaw
Your Crawlspace is expanding. No, not the actual space under your house, but the crawlspace encapsulation company in Charleston County. A $3.6 million investment will include the purchasing and upfitting of a new facility at 1056 Hunley Sullivans Road, according to a statement issued by Charleston County Economic Development. The company, which manufactures and distributes […]
Boat sales surge as shortages delay deliveries
With the pandemic forcing people to find isolating, outdoor activities, boat sales have skyrocketed over the last year across South Carolina. Sportsman Boats in Summerville is producing nearly 400% more units compared to pre-pandemic levels, and the manufacturer is still struggling to keep up with soaring demand. “With COV[...]
Matchmaking program connects S.C. suppliers with Tier 1 companies
Small and medium-sized suppliers dream of getting in front of Tier 1 companies and original equipment manufacturers like Boeing, BMW and Volvo. But how does a small business stand a chance for face time when up against the big dogs? Six years ago, the S.C. Department of Commerce and the S.C. Automotive Council joined forces […]
