Chamber aims to foster Belgian tech hub in S.C.
Belgium, South Carolina's fifth largest export partner, continues blaze trails into the state's tech sector with incoming firms, while the Belgian Chamber's new ambassador to the Southeast aims to foster a symbiotic hub for these compan
Conference returns to Greenville Convention Center
Since 2015, the South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo has linked state players and piqued discussion on industry's hot topics. This year, the event will return to its brick-and-mortar presence Nov. 10-12.
Office, health care distributor sets up shop in Union
Tiger Companies is planning to launch a pet supply line and has established a new warehouse, manufacturing facility and showroom in Union County for its survey equipment company Adir Pro.
Lockheed Martin to hire 300 in Greenville
Lockheed Martin is hiring 300 mechanics, technicians, engineers and other positions for F-16 production and sustainment by the end of 2022.
DWG Consulting Engineers sells company to employees
DWG Consulting Engineers in Mount Pleasant has been sold to the employees of the company, the business said in a news release. DWG co-founders Michael Weeks and Phillip Dalpiaz actually talked to several prospective buyers before thin
GE invests $5M in Next Generation of Greenville engineers
The company selected Greenville as one of four locations to establish a program designed to increase the diversity of young people in engineering. GE is working with Clemson University on programs for kids aged 13 to 18.
Engineering organization seeks new solutions to big issues
The Engineering Research Visioning Alliance, which recently relocated its headquarters to Columbia, named Jennifer Carinci its first executive director. Carinci says the group hopes to shape the future of engineering in several ways.
Back to the Future: High school reimagines advanced manufacturing opportunities
Before leaving BMW, former CEO Knudt Flor said that the next generation's aptitude in AI would be the key to keeping the U.S. competitive on the global stage. One Upstate high school is introducing students to the field earlier than ever
Lightsey hones in on mobility, innovation at Upstate SC Alliance meeting
When Harry Lightsey saw his first iPhone in 2007, he was seeing one of two in the world. At Upstate SC Alliance’s midyear meeting, he exhorted the state's business community to keep up with today’s even faster pace of innovation.
Logisticus Group partners with turbine recycling company
Logisticus Group and Tennessee company Carbon Rivers are collaborating on efforts to recycle wind turbine blades for aftermarket uses.
Clemson researchers turn tree byproduct into foam
Today’s trees may not only be tomorrow’s kitchen tables and plywood. According to Clemson University researchers, they could also transform into a sustainable alternative to the foam used in car seats and in the insoles of shoes.
Greenville Tech engineering students can transfer to The Citadel
Greenville Technical College is joining The Citadel in a mutual effort to provide enhanced engineering education opportunities for non-cadet students who want to elevate their two-year program to a four-year engineering degree.