Manufacturing and Supply Chain Report for Feb. 3, 2021

Cummins to move Memphis operations to North Charleston

Cummins Inc. said it will be closing its ReCon Memphis Plant in Tennessee and will consolidate its operations into its existing North Charleston facility sometime in the third quarter. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Southeastern Freight Lines recognized as top S.C. employer

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

Palmetto Commerce Park to get industrial space

Trinity Capital Advisors has acquired 78 acres of land in Palmetto Commerce Park and plans to develop four to five industrial buildings in a phased out plan.
(Charleston Regional Business Journal)

Lowcountry school focuses on in-demand hiring sectors

Students enrolled at Cooper River Academy have the opportunity to study several career pathways: architecture and construction; manufacturing; transportation, distribution and logistics; health science; arts, AV technology and communications; STEM; and information technology. (Charleston Regional Business Report)

Lonza expands to produce 30 billion capsules worldwide

Some may fear that greater automation on the factory floor will replace the human employee, but at Greenwood County’s Lonza, a $53.7 million investment in an automated production line is expected to create 30 new jobs over five years. (GSA Business Report)

Montreal logistics company expands to North Charleston

Ray-Mont Logistics, an integrated logistics company out of Montreal hopes to complete its new Remount Road facility by spring. The S.C. Ports Authority said the company will be an addition to the state’s transload export sector. (Charleston Regional Business Journal)