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SC Launch Client Company Technology Used at US Department of Energy Holiday Party
March 24, 2015
Trulite's Fuel Cell Powered Christmas Tree and Decorations at the Annual EventCHARLESTON, S.C.---SC Launch client company Trulite was highlighted at the annual US Department of Energy (DoE) holiday party. The hydrogen fuel cell company provided its portable, Hydrocell units to power the Christmas tree and other decorations at the event. The guests
SCRA Connects Small Business to Federal Program
March 24, 2015
SC Launch Company SensorTech Improves Quality of Life for Wounded WarriorsCHARLESTON, S.C.--SensorTech, an SCRA Technology Ventures' SC Launch company, recently received national recognition by the Department of Defense (DoD). SensorTech, a licensee of Clemson University basic research, was a key player in the Prosthetics and Orthotics
World-Leading Manufacturer AVX First in the Industry to Announce Validated Conflict-Free Tantalum
March 24, 2015
AVX at forefront of industry efforts: current and future tantalum suppliers to be in compliance with EICC-GeSI Conflict-Free Smelter ProgramFOUNTAIN INN, S.C.--AVX Corporation, a manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, is proud to announce that as of December 1st 2011, all its current tantalum powder and wire
AVX is Industry's First to Guarantee Conflict-Free Tantalum Capacitors
March 24, 2015
All current and future AVX suppliers to comply with conflict-free Congolese tantalum programAVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, announces that as of December 2011, all of its Congolese tantalum raw material, powder and wire suppliers are fully compliant with the independently-audited
SCRA Wins Manufacturing Technology Achievement Awards
March 24, 2015
Takes Home Three of Three Awards given at Defense Manufacturing ConferenceCHARLESTON, S.C.--SCRA, an applied research and technology services company, announces its receipt of three 2011 Defense Manufacturing Technology Achievement awards. The awards, given yearly by the Department of Defense Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program, recognize
Cummins Inc. Announces Expansion of Test Facilities
March 24, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.--Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has announced an investment of $24 million over three years to expand the research and development capabilities at its technical center in North Charleston, S.C.We thank Cummins Technical Center for their continued commitment to doing business in North Charleston. Cummins' research and development
Sonoco Recycling and South Carolina Kick Off Recycling at Welcome Centers
March 24, 2015
HARTSVILLE, S.C.--Sonoco Recycling, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) and one of the largest packaging recyclers in North America, today helped kick off the South Carolina Welcomes You to Recycle program at the York, S.C., welcome center.The effort to increase recycling by visitors and tourists goes hand in hand with our growing
Sonoco Recycling Breaks Ground on Charleston Facility
March 24, 2015
Full-scale Materials Recovery Facility will expand Charleston footprintHARTSVILLE, S.C.--Sonoco Recycling, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) and one of the largest packaging recyclers in North America, has broken ground on a new materials recovery facility (MRF) in Charleston County, S.C. Expected to be complete in February of 2012,
ARO Introduces Series of FDA-Compliant Diaphragm Pumps
March 24, 2015
SD Series Pumps Produce Flow Rates 20-30 Percent Better than Other Products in CategoryDAVIDSON, N.C.--Ingersoll Rand, a global leader in compressed air systems and services, power tools, and fluid and material handling equipment, expands its line of smart solutions from ARO with the new SD line of FDA-compliant diaphragm pumps. The SD line is
Chevron Creates New Heavy Duty Category to Protect Engines in Severe Duty Operations
March 24, 2015
Delo 400 SD SAE 15W-30 is engineered to address major shifts in on- and off-highway applicationsSAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, maker of the Delo brand of technologically advanced heavy duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today unveiled a new category of heavy duty motor oil designed to address
South Dakota Manufacturing Jobs Increased 2.5% in 2012
March 24, 2015
Industrial employment in South Dakota increased 2.5% over the past twelve months according to the 2013 South Dakota Manufacturers Register, an industrial directory published annually by Manufacturers' News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL. MNI reports South Dakota gained 1,186 industrial jobs between December 2011 and December 2012.South Dakota continues
Context research raises questions about tablet security for BYOD
March 24, 2015
iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab and BlackBerry PlayBook put under the security spotlightContext Information Security has identified security failings in three of the most popular tablets, raising concerns for organisations looking to introduce BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). In research published today, the Samsung Galaxy Tab was found to have serious
Swift Fuels LLC to Develop Commercial Replacement for Leaded General Aviation Gasoline
March 24, 2015
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Professionals in the aviation and energy sectors have formed a company to scale up production of a high-octane, unleaded, sustainable general aviation gasoline and bring it to market.Swift Fuels LLC was created in partnership between Swift Development Renewable Fuels LLC and South Dakota-based RMB Energy
CHR Solutions Expands in South Dakota to Accommodate Rapidly Growing Market
March 24, 2015
HOUSTON--CHR Solutions, Inc., provider of engineering, managed services, BSS/OSS and cloud technology to communications service providers (CSPs), today announced the company will create 170 new jobs over the next five years in Mitchell, South Dakota. The South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED), and the Mitchell Area
ADS Announces Fourth New Pipe Facility in Past 12 Months
March 24, 2015
Manufacturing and Distribution Site Will Increase Service to Customers in South Dakota, North Dakota and Northern MinnesotaHILLIARD, Ohio--Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS), the world's largest manufacturer of corrugated plastic pipe, today announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Watertown, South Dakota. The new plant will be
Armstrong World Industries to Add 95 Jobs in Jackson
March 24, 2015
NASHVILLE, Tenn.  Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty announced today that Kyowa America Corporation will open a new facility in Portland, Tenn., creating 160 jobs and investing $12 million.  The company, a leader in automotive plastic injection molding, will locate at1039 Fred White
Terex HyPower Hybrid System Receives ARB Approval
March 24, 2015
WATERTOWN, S.D.--Terex Utilities has received approval from the Air Resources Board (ARB) for its Terex HyPower Hybrid System, a plug-in Power Take-Off (PTO) system that uses stored energy from the system's rechargeable batteries to power the non-propulsion functions of the vehicle. This approval enables the HyPower system, which can be used on any
Alamo Group Inc. Announces Plant Consolidation
March 24, 2015
SEGUIN, Texas--Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) will close its SMC plant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and consolidate the operations into the Company's Gibson City, Illinois facility. This transition will begin in the fourth quarter of 2011 and should be complete in early 2012. The consolidation will result in a pre-tax restructuring charge in the
Hubbell Industrial Lighting Wins Two Product of the Year Awards from Plant Engineering Magazine
March 24, 2015
GREENVILLE, S.C.--Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced today that it received two 2013 Product of the Year Awards from Plant Engineering Magazine. In the first three months of 2014, Hubbell Lighting has already won 12 industry awards for its new product innovations, and over the last three years has accumulated 112
SCRA Applied R&D Awarded $2.8 Million Contract
March 24, 2015
To Develop Composite Structures for Future Vertical Lift AviationANDERSON, S.C.--SCRA Applied R&D today announced the award of a $2.8 million contract by the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) Aviation Development Directorate. The contract is to develop representative composite structures to meet weight and
SCRA Applied R&D Announces 2014 PDES, Inc. Award
March 24, 2015
Bryan K. Martin Technical Excellence Award to Robert Lipman of NISTCHARLESTON, S.C.--SCRA Applied R&D's PDES, Inc. consortium today announced the annual Bryan K. Martin Technical Excellence Award winner. The 2014 award was presented to Robert Lipman of NIST at the Spring PDES, Inc. Offsite Meeting held in Gaithersburg, Md. Lipman is a member of
Eaton s U.S. Engine Valve Joint Venture to Invest $40 Million in Valve Facilities, Creating up to
March 24, 2015
WESTMINSTER, S.C. Power management company Eaton has announced its U.S. Engine Valve (USEV) joint venture with Nittan Valve Company, Ltd. will invest $40 million in engine valve manufacturing facilities in South Carolina and Nebraska over the next five years to support growth of its North American vehicle business. The investment will result in the
SCRA-Porticos Project Wins Tech Innovation of the Year
March 24, 2015
Prosthetics Active Cooling Liner Awarded Gold StevieCOLUMBIA, S.C. -- SCRA won a Gold Stevie Award at the New Products and Tech Awards dinner in San Francisco on Monday. This international awards program, known as The Stevie Awards, recognizes achievements and contributions of businesses worldwide. Last night's gala was the second of two American
Baker to Provide Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for South Carolina DOT
March 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, S.C.-- Michael Baker Jr., Inc., an engineering unit of Michael Baker Corporation (NYSE MKT:BKR), has been awarded an On-Call construction engineering and inspection (CE&I) contract by South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) District 1, which encompasses the counties of Lee, Kershaw, Lexington, Sumter and Richland. The
Jobscope Corporation Announces Manufacturing ERP Software Advisory Council
March 24, 2015
GREENVILLE, S.C.-- Jobscope Corporation, providers of JOBSCOPE manufacturing ERP software and services for engineer-to-order (ETO) and make-to-order (MTO) manufacturers, will be holding its annual Advisory Council meeting at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville, SC, May 28-30. This unique user conference is designed to gather JOBSCOPE clients from
Delta Apparel to Present at the 14th Annual B. Riley & Co. Investor Conference
March 24, 2015
B. Riley 14th Annual Investor ConferenceGREENVILLE, S.C.--Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE MKT: DLA) announced today that the Company will deliver a presentation on its business strategy and financial results to investors at the 14th Annual B. Riley Investor Conference being held at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, CA. The presentation
SCRA To Host Intelligent Manufacturing Systems Workshop
March 24, 2015
Will Showcase Advanced Manufacturing Plans for US and EUCHARLESTON, S.C.--Following the International Manufacturing Systems (IMS) Steering Committee meeting to be held today, the IMS will conduct a manufacturing research workshop at SCRA's Applied Research Center on Friday, May 17. The workshop will give a general overview of IMS, provide a preview
SCRA Hosts Shipbuilder Conference in Charleston
March 24, 2015
Brings Nearly 300 Attendees to the LowcountryCHARLESTON, S.C.-- The National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP), a nationwide research and development collaborative effort managed by SCRA Applied R&D, hosted their biennial All-Panel Meeting in Charleston, SC on April 23-25, bringing nearly 300 attendees to the Lowcountry.NSRP is a
SCRA Applied R&D Announces 2013 PDES, Inc. Award
March 24, 2015
Bryan K. Martin Technical Excellence Award to Alain Roche of Dassault SystmesCHARLESTON, S.C.-- SCRA Applied R&D's PDES, Inc. consortium today announced the annual Bryan K. Martin Technical Excellence Award winner. The 2013 award was presented to Alain Roche of Dassault Systmes at the Spring PDES, Inc. offsite meeting held in Gaithersburg,
Delta Apparel, Inc. to Present at the 25th Annual ROTH Conference
March 24, 2015
25th Annual ROTH ConferenceGREENVILLE, S.C.--Delta Apparel, Inc. (NYSE MKT: DLA) announced today that the Company will deliver a presentation on its business strategy and financial results to investors at the 25th Annual ROTH Conference being held at the Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel, California. The presentation is scheduled for Monday, March 18,
Wilbert Burial Vault of Greenville's Boyd Anderson Elected President of Wilbert Manufacturers
March 24, 2015
GREENVILLE, S.C.-- Wilbert Burial Vault of Greenville operating in ten upstate counties since 1947 announced today that its CEO Boyd Anderson has been named as president of the Wilbert Manufacturers Association (WMA) Board of Directors. The WMA is comprised of more than 200 licensees and an additional 150 sub-licensees and distributors
M-D Building Products Acquires Loxcreen Company
March 24, 2015
Acquisition Adds Manufacturing Capabilities and Diversifies Product Portfolio for Commercial and Residential ApplicationsOKLAHOMA CITY & COLUMBIA, S.C.-- Oklahoma City-based M-D Building Products, Inc. has acquired the assets of West Columbia, South Carolina based Loxcreen Company, Inc., a privately held precision manufacturing company
USA Assumes Global Manufacturing R&D Program Chairmanship
March 24, 2015
SCRA's Robert Kiggans named IMS ChairmanCHARLESTON, S.C.-- SCRA today announced that the United States, a charter member of the global Intelligent Manufacturing Systems program (IMS), assumed the IMS chairmanship from the European Union earlier this month. Mr. Robert Kiggans, who serves as Vice Chairman of SCRA's Applied R&D sector, will
Spartan ERV Announces New Distribution in South Carolina
March 24, 2015
BRANDON, S.D., -- Spartan ERV (Emergency Response Vehicles), a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPAR) announced today the addition of a new dealer in North America. Located in Sumter, SC, G & G Metal Fabrication, Inc. Fire Equipment Services (FES) has served as a fixture in the South Carolina fire industry. Entering its 28th year
Exopack Establishes a Center of Excellence in Spartanburg, S.C.
March 24, 2015
Reaffirms commitment to the Pet Food marketSPARTANBURG, S.C.-- Exopack announces the establishment of a manufacturing Center of Excellence for its Pet Food business in Spartanburg, S.C., further emphasizing the company's continued commitment to be a leader in the development and manufacture of packaging solutions for the Pet Food market.This
Span-America Declares Special Cash Dividend of $1.00 Per Share and Declares Regular Quarterly
March 24, 2015
GREENVILLE, S.C.-- Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAN) announced today that the Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share. The Board of Directors also declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 12.5 cents ($0.125) per share. The special dividend and regular quarterly dividend
Hubbell Power Systems, Inc and Chance Lineman Grade Tools to Produce Storm Soldiers Documentary
March 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, S.C.-- Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. (HPS), and Chance Lineman Grade Tools, reminds us to thank the linemen who are working around the clock to restore power in the Northeast. HPS is producing a documentary called, Storm Soldiers, to bring awareness to Journeyman Lineman and the critical role they play in keeping the power on. The
Honda of South Carolina to Produce Side-by-Sides
March 24, 2015
American Honda today announced that production of Honda side-by-side MUVs will transfer in 2013 from Honda de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (HDM) to Honda of South Carolina Mfg., Inc. (HSC) in Timmonsville, SC. Honda currently markets the Big Red side-by-side in the U.S.These changes are part of a global Honda strategy tied to future growth forecast in the
AVX Corporation's Multianode Tantalum Capacitors Power Curiosity's ChemCam Laser on Mars
March 24, 2015
GREENVILLE, S.C.--AVX Corporation, a manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, developed and supplied the 630 tantalum multianode capacitors that are responsible for powering the ChemCam laser module on-board Curiosity, which successfully landed on Mars on August 6, 2012. The ChemCam laser module, a combination of chemistry and
AVX Policies for Sourcing Conflict-Free Tantalum Anticipate Pending SEC Regulation
March 24, 2015
Since December 2011 AVX Has Only Sourced Tantalum Powder and Wire Used in Its Tantalum Capacitors from Smelters That Are Compliant with The EICC/GESI Conflict-Free Smelter Assessment ProtocolIn 2013 AVX will Begin to incorporate in its products Validated Conflict-Free Tantalum from verified Sources in the DRC and surrounding countriesGREENVILLE,
AFL Invests in Brasil's Rapid Application of Fiber Optic Technologies
March 24, 2015
Anthony (Tony) Medeiros Appointed as Local ContactSPARTANBURG, S.C. & SO PAULO, Brasil--AFL, a leading provider of fiber optic solutions, is expanding its presence in Brasil. AFL's effort is largely in response to the rapid growth in Fiber to the Home (FTTH) applications in the country. As part of the support strategy for the region, Tony
AGY Holding Corp. Amends Senior Secured Credit Facility and Extends Metals Master Lease Agreement
March 24, 2015
AIKEN, S.C.--AGY Holding Corp. (AGY or the Company) today announced that on July 25, 2012 it amended its $60 million senior secured credit facility with UBS Securities LLC and extended its Metals Master Lease agreement (MLA) with DB Energy Trading LLC (DB). The credit facility was updated to conform with the changes in the MLA. With this amendment
Hubbell Lighting Recognized forOutstanding Business Practices
March 24, 2015
Brands honored for industry data accomplishmentsGREENVILLE, S.C.-- Hubbell Lighting, a pioneer and innovator in lighting technology for over a century, and a leader in electronic data transfer for more effective support of the electrical distribution market, has achieved Platinum Level status in IDEA's industry data warehouse (IDW) Bands of
AGY Announces Decision to Initiate Process to Sell Its CFM Business
March 24, 2015
AIKEN, S.C.--AGY, a leading global producer of fiber glass yarns and high-strength fiber glass reinforcements for composites, announced today that it has decided to initiate the process to sell its continuous filament mat (CFM) business. This decision regarding our CFM business was made to better align the company's strategic objectives and product
Honda of South Carolina Hits Production Milestone With Two Million ATV Engines
March 24, 2015
An ATV engine for Honda's TRX500 Foreman Rubicon model recently rolled off the dyno at the Honda of South Carolina (HSC) manufacturing plant, and marked a milestone: It was the two millionth engine produced at Honda's Timmonsville, SC, factory.HSC is a 536,150-square-foot facility that sits on 625 acres, and it is dedicated solely to the production
SCRA Helps Companies Gain Access to New Markets
March 24, 2015
Will Assist Upstate Companies Innegra Technologies, LLC and Spectra Analysis Instruments, Inc.CHARLESTON, S.C.-- SCRA's Applied R&D sector, which manages national and international programs and collaborations between the federal government, private corporations and academia, today announced two new channel relationships with Upstate companies,
SCRA-Managed National Warheads and Energetics Consoritum Holds Annual Meeting
March 24, 2015
Ordnance Technology Research, Development and Deployment DiscussedCHARLESTON, S.C.-- The National Warheads and Energetics Consortium (NWEC), managed by SCRA Applied R&D, recently held its annual General Membership Meeting and Government Collaboration Day. The meeting, held in early June, offered government, industry and academia an opportunity
Nexans breaks ground on its first high voltage (HV) cable manufacturing plant in North America
March 24, 2015
New plant at the Bushy Park Industrial Complex in Charleston, South Carolina will reinforce Nexans' current position in the fast growing high voltage cable market as well as extending its presence in North AmericaPARIS--Regulatory News:It's exciting to see another international company choose to locate new operations in South Carolina. We
AVX Develops New Lmax Series Inductors for Consumer and Industrial Power Applications
March 24, 2015
New power inductors offer wide current range, low DC resistance, and high current valuesGREENVILLE, S.C.---AVX Corporation, a manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its line of thin film, multi-layer organic (MLO), and broadband wire-wound conical inductors to include a new series of shielded and
Global Advanced Metals Joins The AVX Solutions for Hope Project
March 24, 2015
All tantalum ore for export is subject to a final-stage, independent on-the-ground assessmentAVX Corporation, a manufacturer of advanced passive components and interconnect solutions, announced today that US-based Global Advanced Metals' tantalum processing division, (GAM Technology), the first tantalum smelter to achieve EICC/GeSI Conflict-Free