South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance

This is it—the final day of 2025 SC Manufacturing Madness! You have until 5:00 PM TODAY to cast your vote and help decide which product will take home the title of Coolest Thing Made in SC! Every vote counts—this is your last chance to support your favorite! https://lnkd.in/dj8ZtGcm #SCManufacturingMadness #CoolestThingMadeInSC

We’ve surpassed 205,000 votes in the battle for 2025 #CoolestThingMadeInSC! Have you cast yours to help decide who takes home the title? ??? https://lnkd.in/dj8ZtGcm

Last month the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, SC Future Makers, and the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business hosted the inaugural Manufacturing Day at the Moore School. The event allowed students to connect with top SC manufacturers, gain career insights, and explore job opportunities. Close to 100 undergraduate and graduate students from the Darla Moore School of Business heard from a panel of manufacturing leaders to discuss career options for business school majors. Panelists included: Accounting:?Aly Hall, Finance Talent Supervisor,?Nucor Corporation HR: Courtney Meeks, SHRM-SCP, Senior HR Manager, Milliken & Company Finance: Christopher Holtzclaw, CFO,?William Barnet & Son, LLC Management / Marketing: Scott Craig, General Manager?– Corporate Strategy, Real Estate, Site Selection, Marketing, & Government Affairs, JTEKT North America 10 manufacturing companies from across the state sent representatives to network and share opportunities with students. AFL, BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, Dominion Energy, American Honda Motor Company, Inc., JTEKT North America Corporation, Lonza, Milliken & Company, Nucor Corporation, Sage Automotive Interiors, and William Barnet and Son, LLC. We look forward to future events as this successful partnership continues!

American manufacturing is driven by excellence and innovation. The Top 4 products competing in the 2025 #CoolestThingMadeinSC contest represent those hallmarks by making world-class products that help us stay connected, be spirited, travel farther, and rest easier. Cast your vote daily through Thursday, March 20, at https://lnkd.in/dj8ZtGcm to help pick which product will be crowned the winner! Which of the 4 finalists will take home the title? Fiber Optic Cable made by AFL in Duncan 787 Dreamliner made by Boeing in North Charleston High Noon Sun Sips made by GALLO in Fort Lawn ClimateCool Smartbed made by Sleep Number Corporation in Irmo

The 2025 SC Safety Summit brought together South Carolina manufacturers with a shared commitment: ensuring every worker goes home safe. From best practices to expert insights, this event reinforced that safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a core value. A special thank you to South Carolina OSHA, our valued partner, for their leadership and support in making the SC Safety Summit possible. Their expertise and dedication continue to make a lasting impact on the safety culture throughout our state. We also had the honor of recognizing industrial sites across South Carolina through the SCMA Safety Awards. These companies have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to workplace safety, setting a standard for the entire industry. Check out this year’s award recipients: https://lnkd.in/eeQGtW5D Thank you to all who attended, sponsored, and contributed to making this year’s SC Safety Summit a success! Title Sponsor: Nucor Building Systems Lunch Sponsor: Sage Automotive Interiors Lanyard Sponsor: Gregory Pest Solutions Alliance Partners: Ameris Bank, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Defender Services, Inc., Ogletree Deakins Industry Partner: SC Technical College System Reception Sponsor: Separation Dynamics Gold Sponsor: Custom Equipment Company Silver Sponsors: Bushy Park, Boeing, Rogers and Callcott Environmental

March Madness is just getting started but Manufacturing Madness is heading into the finals! South Carolina is home to thousands of manufacturers creating products used every day throughout the world. We need your help selecting the ‘Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina.’ Voting is now open for this year’s Final Four for the Manufacturing Madness contest hosted by the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance and presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. The winner will be announced on March 26. Learn more and place your vote online at https://bit.ly/4iboFO4 #SCManufacturingMadness

??Public Voting Narrows Field to 4 in 4th Annual Manufacturing Madness Contest to Select ‘Coolest Thing Made in SC’ https://lnkd.in/eAPxKxRT

The Top 4 have been chosen by the public in the 2025 SC Manufacturing Madness competition, and now it's time to decide which product will be crowned the #CoolestThingMadeinSC. Vote daily for your favorite at https://lnkd.in/dj8ZtGcm through Thursday, March 20!

Looking back at last year’s SC STEM Signing Day, we’re reminded of the power of opportunity and recognition for the next generation of STEM leaders. ?? Now, it’s time for this year’s students to take the stage! Applications are open for SC STEM Signing Day 2025—an incredible chance for high school seniors to be celebrated for their achievements and connect with industry leaders. If you know a student with a passion for STEM, encourage them to apply today! Visit https://lnkd.in/e2_5NbgY Presented by Boeing, in partnership with BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, Michelin, Nucor Corporation, SC Future Makers, South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. #SSD2025 #SCSTEMSigningDay #SCSTEMSigningDay2025 #Tallo

?? SC Manufacturing Madness: Airpower vs. Ground Force! ?? It’s a head-to-head battle between cutting-edge aerospace technology and the next generation of mail delivery! ??Boeing South Carolina (North Charleston), with over 8,100 employees, is responsible for building the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the bestselling passenger widebody in aviation history. This high-flying marvel has served nearly 1 billion passengers, boasts more than 1,900 orders from 89 customers worldwide, and is 25% more fuel-efficient and 60% quieter than older aircrafts. ??Oshkosh Defense (Spartanburg) is producing the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle for the U.S. Postal Service, marking the first modernization of America’s mail fleet in over 30 years. These rugged, high-tech workhorses come in both electric and fuel-efficient models, feature upgraded safety and comfort enhancements for postal carriers, and are built to handle any terrain and weather conditions across the country. Two South Carolina manufacturing powerhouses are going head-to-head, but only one moves on. Cast your vote at https://lnkd.in/dzmZy67u! #CoolestThingMadeInSC #SCManufacturingMadness