Help Desk / HR Assistant – Human Resources
July 13, 2023
The Help Desk/ HR Assistant will welcome visitors, customers, and provide Help Desk/Administrative Assistance support to all employees and visitors. The position will also provide support to the human resources…
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Dixon named director of Laurens Center for Advanced Manufacturing
June 28, 2023
Charles Dixon, the new director of the PTC Laurens Center for Advanced Manufacturing Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is pleased to announce that Charles Dixon has been named director of the…
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Milliken & Company launches new CRM System built on Salesforce
June 26, 2023
Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company successfully launched an enterprise customer relationship management (CRM) solution, Spark, last month, built on the foundation of Salesforce and with the help of Salesforce…
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Package Concepts expands product distribution
June 22, 2023
SLG Package Concepts, LLC (“Package Concepts”) announced the expansion of available packaging and shipping supplies through its new distribution operation. “We are often asked about ancillary shipping supplies by many…
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Hammer-IMS announces operations in Spartanburg County
June 21, 2023
Hammer-IMS, a supplier of contactless measurement systems used in production lines, has established operations in Spartanburg County at the Spark Center SC’s soft-landing space. Hammer-IMS’ “M-Rays” technology combines millimeter waves…
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Itron expanding Oconee County operations
June 7, 2023
Company plans capital expenditure of $28.5 million over three years and will create nearly 100 new jobs Gov. Henry McMaster and the S.C. Department of Commerce today announced that Itron, a…
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Milliken & Company debuts on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces
June 5, 2023
Milliken & Company is a part of the first annual edition of the Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces, a list curated by Newsweek in collaboration with the Best Practice…
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Envogue International relocating operations to Greenwood County
June 1, 2023
Envogue International (ENVOGUE), a leading producer of fashion-forward innovations for the home, announced plans to relocate operations to Greenwood County. Founded in New York in 2008, ENVOGUE quickly became a…
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Carolina Handling supports Ronald McDonald House Charities in Greenville, across the Southeast
May 25, 2023
Carolina Handling is supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities in six Southeastern cities with a donation of more than $25,000 to the Adopt-A-Room programs in Greenville, SC, Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA,…
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Milliken & Company ranks among Best Employers for New Graduates
May 23, 2023
For the first time, Milliken & Company makes Forbes Best Employers for New Graduates list. This honor, drawing from the input of more than 28,000 young professionals, highlights organizations based…
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Upcountry History Museum is a 2023 Blue Star Museum
May 19, 2023
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County has joined museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums program, a collaboration that provides free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and…
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South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance announces 2023 Woman of the Year
May 16, 2023
April Allen, Director of Government Relations for Continental, was named the 2023 South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) Woman of the Year at the annual Palmetto Women’s Manufacturing Forum hosted at…
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Milliken & Company to host supplier diversity event
May 7, 2023
WHAT: Milliken & Company’s first annual supplier diversity matchmaking event, Milliken Momentum, will bring together diverse suppliers and companies to build relationships and promote economic opportunities. This free event is…
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Carolina Handling skybox welcomes military, first responders during BMW Charity Pro-Am
May 5, 2023
A VIP view of the BMW Charity Pro-Am, a simulated drive on a Raymond lift truck and the chance to win a trip to the nation’s capital all will be…
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BASF in Seneca announces 10 new apprenticeship roles, celebrates 5 who completed program
May 1, 2023
BASF announced 10 new job openings for full-time process operation technician apprentices at its site in Seneca. These roles pay $21.50 per hour as part of the North American Apprenticeship…
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FN America expanding South Carolina footprint into Pickens County
April 27, 2023
FN America, LLC (FN America) is the United States subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global firearms manufacturer, that announced plans to expand its South Carolina footprint with a new…
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SC Manufacturing Champions honored with the 2023 Roger Milliken Defender of Manufacturing Award
April 27, 2023The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has awarded Max Metcalf, Manager of Government and Community Relations of BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, and Ross Turner, South Carolina State Senator of District…
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SCMA announces Board of Directors
April 27, 2023
Tommy Preston, Jr. to Lead South Carolina’s Premier Association for Manufacturing The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) has elected Tommy Preston, Jr., Global Vice President of Ethics of The Boeing…
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BorgWarner Inc. expanding Oconee County operations
April 20, 2023$42.7 million investment will create 122 new jobs BorgWarner Inc. (BorgWarner), a global leader in mobility solutions, announced plans to expand its facility in Oconee County. The company’s $42.7 million…
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High School Seniors honored at the 7th Annual SC STEM Signing Day
April 19, 2023
On Tuesday, April 18th, 68 South Carolina high school seniors were honored at the 7th annual South Carolina STEM Signing Day. Similar to college signing days for athletes, the students…
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Milliken & Company marks five years of progress in 2022 sustainability report, “For HumanKind”
April 19, 2023
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company released its fifth annual sustainability report, “For HumanKind.” The report tracks Milliken’s progress on its 2025 Sustainability Goals, originally set in 2019, and provides…
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GreenWood, Inc. earns the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for 13th consecutive year
April 19, 2023
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction, and workforce solutions provider, was recently presented with the McGriff Workplace Safety Excellence Award for achieving excellence in safety performance throughout the company. McGriff…
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Carolina Handling named a Raymond Dealer of Distinction for 32nd consecutive year
April 18, 2023
Carolina Handling has been named a Dealer of Distinction (DOD) by The Raymond Corporation for the 32nd year in a row. The DOD award is given annually to the top…
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Milliken & The Greenville Drive announce Milliken Plaza at Fluor Field
April 13, 2023
Milliken & Company, a diversified global manufacturer headquartered in Upstate South Carolina, officially unveiled Milliken Plaza at Fluor Field yesterday during the Greenville Drive’s 2023 Opening Night celebration. Milliken Plaza…
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AFL announces expanded partnership to include exclusive naming rights to Greenville Drive’s premier venue, the Champions Club
April 11, 2023
AFL announced its expanded multi-year partnership with The Greenville Drive, a South Atlantic League Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. This opportunity positions AFL as the presenting sponsor of The…
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Milliken & Company included on America’s Most Innovative Companies
April 3, 2023Manufacturer makes 2023 list curated by Fortune Diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company has made America’s Most Innovative Companies list for the first time this year. Presented by Fortune and Statista…
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Kayla van Hoff joins Better Than Found search firm as recruiting assistant
April 2, 2023
Kayla van Hoff has joined Better Than Found, a professional and executive recruitment firm focusing on industrial sectors in manufacturing, engineering, and construction, as a recruiting assistant. Van Hoff previously…
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F-16 Fighting Falcon voted ‘Coolest Thing Made in SC’
March 29, 2023
Lockheed Martin’s Greenville facility is the global home of the F-16 The F-16 Fighting Falcon, one of the world’s most iconic fighter jets, has earned the title of Coolest Thing…
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Rudy Duncan joins GreenWood, Inc. as Project Site Leader
March 29, 2023
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated maintenance, construction and workforce solutions provider, announces the addition of Rudy Duncan as project site leader in Carrollton, Georgia. Rudy leads the GreenWood team responsible for…
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Milo’s Tea Company breaks ground at new South Carolina facility
March 23, 2023
Milo’s Tea Company broke ground today at the site of its future manufacturing and distribution facility in Spartanburg County, S.C. The ceremony was attended by Governor Henry McMaster, Deputy Secretary…
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SAUDIA to grow long-haul fleet with up to 49 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
March 16, 2023
Boeing and Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) announced the national flag-carrier will grow its long-haul fleet with the selection of up to 49 787 Dreamliners. SAUDIA is set to purchase 39…
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Milliken & Company garners 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies designation
March 14, 2023
For the seventeenth year in a row, diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company has been recognized by Ethisphere, a leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices,…
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Endeavor coworking community welcomes All Access members
March 8, 2023
Endeavor, the coworking and office space community in downtown Greenville’s ONE tower, announces three new All Access members: Beth Gibson, president of Planning Solutions Corp; Nick Dennison, loan officer at…
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Carolina Handling’s Patriotic Pallet Project wins Mercury Excellence Award
February 21, 2023Carolina Handling has received a Mercury Excellence Award for The Patriotic Pallet Project, a record-setting event held at Greenville Downtown Airport that created the world’s largest pallet painting. The silver…
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Milliken & Company receives America’s Best Midsize Employers Distinction
February 16, 2023
Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company has once again been named as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, a list curated by Forbes and Statista. Milliken joins a group of…
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Mass hiring for manufactuirng operators
February 9, 2023
Manufacturing Operator (Operations – SL1/2) The Manufacturing Operator is responsible for operating the machines, with a team, to produce quality finished goods according to customer specifications and performance requirements. LEVEL:…
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SCMA launches 2nd Annual Manufacturing Madness Contest
February 9, 2023
Two-month-long contest to select the ‘Coolest Thing Made In South Carolina’ The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) is set to launch this year’s Manufacturing Madness presented by BlueCross BlueShield of…
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Cheryl Lang promoted to President of Tindall Corporation
February 8, 2023
Tindall Corporation, one of the largest precast concrete manufacturers in North America, announced the promotion of Cheryl Lang to the position of President while the company celebrates its 60th year.…
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Carolina Handling opens new metro Atlanta facility
February 7, 2023
Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama and Florida’s central time zone, marked the opening of its new 82,508-square-foot facility in…
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GreenWood, Inc. reaches 6 million safe hours at Merck
January 24, 2023
GreenWood, Inc., an integrated operations, maintenance, and construction solutions provider, celebrated reaching 6 million safe work hours without a lost time event at their Merck project site in Elkton, Virginia.…
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Carolina Handling recevies 2023 MHEDA MVP Award
January 24, 2023
Carolina Handling has received the 2023 MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award from the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) for its contributions to the industry, its customers, supplier partners and…
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Milo’s Tea Company announces plans for new plant in Spartanburg County
January 24, 2023
Milo’s Tea Company, a 76-year-old Alabama-based national beverage company, announced it will invest over $130 million initially to build a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.…
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Milliken & Company celebrates Milliken Honors recipients
January 10, 2023
Milliken & Company, a diversified global manufacturer, hosted its sixth annual Milliken Honors awards program this morning, highlighting more than 185 associates from around the globe. Within the framework of…
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BASF’s Kirkland honored for community work
December 30, 2022
BASF Site Director Jerome Kirkland, who leads the site in Converse, was recently recognized by the Converse Fire Department with an award recognizing his community leadership and his outstanding support…
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BASF Converse celebrates Spartanburg community
December 27, 2022
BASF’s site in Converse is giving back to the community this holiday season through community volunteering and donations to key local non-profit organizations. Team members recently participated in Breakfast with…
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Highland Baking Company expanding Spartanburg County operations
December 20, 2022
$35 million investment to create approximately 80 new jobs Highland Baking Company, a wholesale bread baking company, announced plans to expand its existing facility in Spartanburg County. The company’s $35…
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Carolina Handling collects 610 coats during holiday coat drive
December 16, 2022
Carolina Handling, in conjunction with national nonprofit One Warm Coat, collected 610 coats for adults and children in need during a companywide drive held throughout the company’s five-state footprint. The…
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Redwood Materials establishing operations in Berkeley County
December 15, 2022
$3.5 billion investment will create 1,500 new jobs; largest investment in state history Redwood Materials, a producer of anode and cathode battery components for electric vehicles, along with Governor Henry…
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Manufacturing Operator
December 14, 2022
The Manufacturing Operator is responsible for operating the machines, with a team, to produce quality finished goods according to customer specifications and performance requirements. •Perform set-up, start-up and shut-down of…
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Flybar, Inc. establishing distribution operations in Greenwood County
December 12, 2022
$8 million investment will create 36 new jobs Flybar, Inc., a premier sporting toy company, announced plans to establish distribution operations in Greenwood County. The company’s $8 million investment will…
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