Manufacturing and Supply Chain Report for Jan. 27, 2021

Suppliers cache inventory for next supply chain storm

Although the auto industry held its breath last spring as car sales bottomed out, Colliers International’s Dillon Swayngim says demand for nearby industrial speculative and warehousing space has been on the upswing in the Upstate. (GSA Business Report)

Southeastern Freight Lines recognized as top employer

The Lexington-headquartered company has been named the best employer in the state by GOBankingRates. Southeastern was founded in 1950 in what is now its Columbia service center. (Columbia Regional Business Report)

Trident Tech in Berkeley to develop transportation, logistics

Trident Tech was chosen for a $1 million foundation grant for the Truist Transportation and Logistics Center. This is the first part in Trident Technical College’s multiphase plan for renovation of its 38-year-old Berkeley campus into a high-tech training facility. The entire project will cost $32 million. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Chick-fil-a manager rescues a Mount Pleasant vaccine site

A Mount Pleasant Chick-fil-A manager lent a hand at a coronavirus vaccination site following a computer glitch. “When you need help, call the pros,” Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie said on Twitter. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Midlands Rhino Medical Supply fulfilling PPE niche

The newly formed, Columbia-based company focuses on meeting the needs of small- to medium-sized organizations in S.C. and beyond in need of personal protective equipment as the pandemic continues to affect businesses. (Columbia Regional Business Report)

N.Y. manufacturer acquires Metalworx in Summerville

Summerville’s Metalworx has been acquired by a Jrlon Inc., a custom manufacturer in New York. Metalworx brings key assets, certifications, an established customer base and more. Employees will continue working out of Summerville.
(Charleston Regional Business Journal)